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Richard Laurence "Dick" Bowermaster
1957 - 2025
BORN
1957
DIED
2025
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Richard Bowermaster Obituary
September 16, 1957 - January 14, 2025
Richard "Dick" Laurence Bowermaster, age 67, of Shippensburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born September 16, 1957, in Carlisle, the child of the late Edward Ward and Ruth (Goodhart) Bowermaster.
Dick graduated in the Class of 1975 Big Spring High School. After high school, Dick worked at many places in the area, including Kinney Shoe, Groff's, Robin's Flowers, Peterman's, A&A and R&W. He most recently worked as a mechanic for Righi Garage for a couple years. Dick also owned Oyster Springs Shooters, an online gun and ammo store. He was a member of the NRA.
Dick is survived by his brother, Mike Goodhart and his wife, Kay, of Shippensburg; sister, Susan (Bowermaster) Lynch of Shippensburg; nephew, Eric Lynch; two nieces, Heidi Lynch-Dutrow and Becky Goodhart; sister-in-law, Brenda Eppley; brother-in-law, David Lynch; and his beloved cats, Bud and Crumb. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his wife who passed in 2022, Cynthia (Eppley) Bowermaster; and his niece, Meghan Eppley.
Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Memorial Services are at the discretion of the family. Friends may express online condolences at www.DuganFH.com.
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