Joan Bowland

Joan Bowland obituary

Joan Bowland

Joan Bowland Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 3, 2025.
Joan Bowland, age 91 of Rootstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. Joan was born July 2, 1934, to Robert and Pearl Dietrich. Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Richard E. Bowland.

Joan was a caring homemaker for her two sons. She also spent many years teaching piano to local children.

Joan is survived by sons Robert Bowland (Beverly) and David Bowland (Jane). She is also survived by grandchildren, Sarah Bowland, Sam Bowland, and Brittany Bowland. She is further survived by great-grandchild, Hannah Bowland.

In addition to her parents and husband, Joan was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Dietrich.

There will be no calling hours. Private inurnment at Homeland Cemetery in Rootstown, Ohio.

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