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George Mutchler Gowen Jr. obituary, West Chester, PA

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Oct. 24, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Katharine of Siena Church

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George Gowen Obituary

Gowen George Mutchler, Jr. Of West Chester, PA, 84, peacefully on October 14, 2025. Survived by his children Ellen Brophy (Stephen), George Gowen III (Gayle) and Anthony Gowen (Shanna), grandchildren Gabriel, Laura and Thomas Gowen and William and Megan Brophy, his twin, Ellen McNeill, his brother, Thomas Gowen, and many devoted nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Paula (née Nyhart), and siblings Bonnie and Kevin Gowen. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 10-11:30 A.M. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at St. Katharine of Siena Church, 104 S. Aberdeen Ave., Wayne, PA 19087, followed by his Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Legion. Arr. by The DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, West Chester, PA 610-431-9000 Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Oct

24

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Katharine of Siena Church

104 S Aberdeen Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

Oct

24

Service

11:30 a.m.

St. Katharine of Siena Church

104 S Aberdeen Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

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Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

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