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Ronald E. Lowry
1932 - 2017
Ronald E. Lowry
1932 - 2017
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Ronald Lowry Obituary
Ronald E. Lowry, 84, formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in Green Ridge Village, Newville. He was born on November 3, 1932 in Shippensburg, and was a son of the late Joseph L. Lowry and Katherine D. (Pomeroy) Lowry Hughes. He was married to the late Ruby E. (Pittenger) Lowry, who passed away on Oct. 26, 2008.
Ron graduated from Carlisle High School with the class of 1950. He served in the PA National Guard for several years. He retired after many years of service and as a partner with the former Antrim Hardware and Feed Store in Greencastle. He then worked part-time with McCune Lumber Co. in Shippensburg. Ron was a member and lay leader at the Mt. Rock United Methodist Church, Newville. He was a longtime member and Past Worshipful Master of Cumberland Star No. 197 F&AM, Carlisle. Ron was also a member of the Zembo Shrine and the Harrisburg Consistory.
He is survived by one son, Douglas K. Lowry of Florence, OR, one daughter, Debra R. Irwin and her husband, George of Carlisle, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers; Edward Lowry and Robert Lowry.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Linda L. Maifair officiating. Burial will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral with a Masonic service to begin at 7:30 p.m. Following the burial, a time of fellowship will be held at the Mt. Rock United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Rock United Methodist Church, 598 Mt. Rock Rd., Newville, PA 17241. Visit www.Since1853.com to send condolences. www.pennlive.com/obits
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Sean Sjoberg
February 2, 2017
My grandfather was one of the greatest men I knew. He taught me to fish when I was young. Id sit in his lap and watch Football with him. He was always kind and welcoming to everybody. He was a teacher, mentor, and greatly loved by all. I wish him the best in his life in heaven.
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Thomas Fletcher
February 1, 2017
Ron Lowry was a Gentleman and dedicated Masonic Brother. I have lived outside the Carlisle area for years but am a member (65 years) of F&AM #197. When I visited lodge after many years of absence Brother Ron recognized my name from his "many" years as Secretary and his sending-out of lodge notices. He greeted me with enthusiasm and said he was so glad to meet me in person and felt that he virtually knew me from his "many times of mailing" my lodge notice. And from one Methodist Brother to another God Speed Ron!
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