Alvin B. "Smokey" McGowan
Alvin B. "Smokey" McGowan
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McGOWAN
ALVIN B. "SMOKEY"
On Thursday, September 15, 2005, age 84, of Jefferson Hills, PA; born July 28, 1921 in West Mifflin, PA, he was a son of the late Gorden and Lucy (Beam) McGowan and brother of the late Esther Carroll. Mr. McGowan retired with 36 years of service as a Crane Operator from Hercules Inc. in West Elizabeth, PA. A Corporal in the US Army during WWII he was also a member of the Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth where he served as an Elder and former Deacon. In addition, he was a former member of the Forward Twp. Senior Citizens, a volunteer with the Elizabeth Cemetery Assoc., and an avid square dance caller. Survivors include his wife of 52 years T. Dean (Withers) McGowan, sisters Erma Barrett of Pgh. and Ruth Smith of West Mifflin, brothers, Charles (Lois) McGowan of Baton Rouge, LA and Gorden (Janet) McGowan of Bethel Park. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 Second Street, Elizabeth 412-384-4344 on Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday noon-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service Monday at 12 noon in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert W. Koschik officiating. Interment in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions to Oddysey Hospice, Park West #1, suite 500, Cliff Mine Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15275
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Jennifer Bialek Duffy
September 19, 2005
Dear Aunt Dean,
We love you very much. Uncle Smoke was a great man.
Love, Jen & Will Duffy
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Mardell Cramer (Odyssey)
September 19, 2005
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Kelly
September 17, 2005
Dear Chuck, Lois, and Ruth:
I was so sorry to hear of Alvin's passing. May God comfort you during this very sad time. I know Alvin is in Heaven looking down on all of us. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda Glover Kelly
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