Richard C. Bowling

Richard C. Bowling, 63, of Scotrun, died Friday, July 21, in the Hershey Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Barbara S. Harris Bowling, with whom he had shared 28 years of marriage.

Born in Huntspoint, N.Y., he was the son of the late Thomas and Ethel Kiger Bowling. Richard was a resident of the Scotrun area for the past two years, and prior to that he lived in the Bushkill area for 10 years. He was employed as a truck driver for many years. He was a member of the F.O. of Eagles #1106, Stroudsburg, the American Legion, East Stroudsburg Post #346, and was also a volunteer for the Bushkill Outreach Center. He was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by three sons, Richard C. Bowling Jr. and his wife, Tara, of Shamokin, Thomas J. Bowling of Clearwater, Fla., and Daniel L. Bowling of Honor, Mich.; two stepsons, Andrew McDermott and Steven McDermott, both of New York; a brother, Frank Bowling of New York; a sister, Ruth Anne Matuszak of Virginia; and six grandchildren, Sean, Kayla, Jordan, Brandan, Aydan and Aubrie Barbara.

Funeral services will be held today, July 22, at 2 p.m. at the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, 23 N. Ninth Street, Stroudsburg, with Brian Flannery officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 22, from 1 p.m. until the time of the services.