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Peter Bowers Obituary
Peter Francis Bowers, 71, formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away Feb. 17 at home, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born at Locust Mountain Hospital, Shenandoah Heights, he was the son of the late Francis and Ilse (Gumz) Bowers
He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School and later continued his education at Schuylkill Technology Center-North Campus.
Entrepreneur and business owner, he owned and operated Hilltop Drywall from 1986-1990 and Bowers Home Improvements from 1990-present.
Peter was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous, recently celebrating 30 years of continuous sobriety, and an avid Penn State football fan.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his daughter, AnnaLisa (Bowers) Polusky, and sister, Regina Buffington.
Peter is survived by a loving girlfriend, Rose Marie Brennan; son and business partner, Jeffrey Bowers; grandsons, Edward J. Polusky III, James Polusky and Chase Bowers.
Peter was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta parish. A Mass of Christian Burial will be performed at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Friends and family can visit at 10 a.m. All COVID-19 precautions will be followed. Everyone must wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Schuylkill Technology Center North Carpentry Department. James P. Haughney Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Harry Devine
March 9, 2021
So sorry to hear of the passing Pete, he was a hard working man and a great father and family man. May my friend Peter Rest in Peace, prayers go out for his family.
February 19, 2021
So sorry for your loss.. Your Dad was a a good honest hard working man and friend . Overthe years did lots of work f.... Keep his legacy alive and do the same honest and good work.... Have you all in my thoughts and prayers RIP PETE till we meet again
Karl-Heinz Fuhrmann
February 19, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Your relatives pray for you.
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Susan Schegan
February 19, 2021
So sorry for your loss Pete was part of our family for years. I appreciate everything he has done for our family he will b missed. You are all in my prayers.
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Reckell Jenkins
February 19, 2021
I'm saddened to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort.
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