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Ellen Dowhower Obituary
Ellen was a member of the Derry Presbyterian Church in Hershey, PA and a graduate of the Hershey High School. She had worked in the accounting department at Yingst Homes in the Hershey Area; a custom home builder. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, scrapbooking, and enjoyed time at her home in the mountains.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis A. Dowhower, daughter, Rebecca D. Dowhower and son, Derek A. (Becca) Dowhower. Also surviving are four brothers: Steve (Sharon) Gainer, James (Denise) Gainer, John (Kathy) Gainer, and Chris (Karen) Gainer, and sister: Lori (Brydon) Lidle. Also surviving are three grandchildren: Luke, Jacob and Gabriel.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
The Gedon Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, LLC is in charge of the arrangements. Online thoughts and memories may be made at www.GedonFuneralHomes.com or the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page.
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