Rev. William A. Hower

Reverend William A. Hower, age 87, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1937, the son of the late Martin L. and Hilda J. (Houser) Hower in Annville, Pennsylvania. He was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Stacel Hower; loving father of Johanna (Ed Kairis) Hower and Jonathan (Lynda) Hower; adored grandfather of Colton (Toni) Hower and Abigail Hower; and dear brother of Donald Hower and sister Louise (Keith) Costello. Bill was raised in Annville, and was a graduate of Annville-Cleona Schools, Valley Forge Military Academy and Lebanon Valley University. After receiving his calling, he earned his master's in Theology at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. Bill's service to the Church included the congregations of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lancaster and finally at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Moon Township, where he was honored as Pastor Emeritus upon his retirement. Bill and Joyce cherished spending time with family, enjoyed travel and the arts, and were avid sports fans. Bill loved the outdoors, especially hiking in the woods. He was selfless and tireless in the pursuit of helping others in every community he served. Friends received on Tuesday at R. D. Copeland, Inc., 981 Brodhead Road, Moon Township from 2 - 7 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 am in St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 987 Beaver Grade Rd, Moon Township. Private interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association - Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, or West Hills Food Pantry, Moon Township.