Mary J. Hower

Mary J. Hower, 82, of Bethel, died Friday, November 14, 2025, at Highlands Healthcare and Rehab, Laporte, PA. Mary spent the past 12 years living with her daughter, Lisa, where they enjoyed lots of love, laughter, and the beauty of Tioga County.
Born in Fredericksburg, PA on September 9, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Elsie (Binner) Wagner.
Mary was a member of St. John's Church, Mt. Aetna. She was employed as a nurse's aide at Manor Care, Lebanon, for 30 plus years.
Mary is survived by a daughter, Lisa Hower Hunter, of Elkland, PA; sons, Michael A. Hower, of Bethel, Leroy C., husband of Lara Hower, of Lebanon; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Bashore; and a brother, Rev. Barry C. Wagner.
A memorial service will be held Friday, November 21, 2025 at 4 p.m. at Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, preceded by a visitation beginning at 3 p.m. Inurnment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of All Animals, please visit friendsofallanimals.org, or mail donations to 777 N. 8th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17046.