Jolynn M. McDowell

Jolynn M. McDowell obituary, York, PA

Jolynn M. McDowell

Jolynn McDowell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. - East York on Dec. 31, 2025.
Jolynn M. (Heaps) McDowell, 69, entered into rest on December 30, 2025 in the comfort of her home. She was the wife of (Otis) Roy W. McDowell.
She was born September 28, 1956 in York, PA. The daughter of Rose S. (Stewart) Heaps and the late Wm. Clase Heaps.
Jolynn worked as a tax analyst for York International for 30 years, and later Perform Group, Vertex and Creative Planning. She was a member of the Victory Club, Vigilant Club and Girard AA. Whether it was family, friends, or coworkers, Jolynn always brought great joy to those she interacted with. Her great big smile, positive attitude and infectious laugh touched people to their core. Including her husband and mother, Jolynn is also survived by two sons, Scott W. McDowell and wife Kayla, Timothy C. McDowell and wife Jennifer, three grandchildren Levi, Jonah, and Evelyn, as well as two sisters Jan Sunday and Jeri Miller.
Following cremation, a Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday 1/17/2026 at New Covenant Community Church, 284 Slab Rd. Delta, PA 17314. Visitation with family will be from 9AM -10AM. www.nccchurch.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Cancer Care Patient Help Fund, 25 Monument Rd, Suite 294, York, PA 17403
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Terri & Roger Koebe

January 6, 2026

We are so very sorry for your loss and keep you close in our hearts. We are praying that God´s great love you will help you find peace and that your loving, happy memories will help to carry you through this difficult time.

Cathy Dolinger

January 5, 2026

I have many good memories with Jolynn. Our years together as co-workers are special and our friendship was full of laughs and also a shoulder to lean on. Thank you for that laugh and smile Jo, it made everything brighter.

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Ron Heisey

December 31, 2025

We thought the world of Jo.




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