OBIT: John Larry BOWERS, 1989, native of Stoystown, Somerset County, PA
  
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  BOWERS
  
    John Larry Bowers, 51 of Erie, died Tuesday at his residence
  following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Stoystown, on Dec. 24,
  1937.  He graduated from Somerset Area High School.  He is the son of
  the late Eva Marie Harcom Bowers.  He had resided in Erie since
  1957.  He was employed for 30 years with Smith Meter.  He was a
  member of the Star Athletic Club and Holiday Camplands Association in
  Andover, Ohio.  He enjoyed fishing and camping with his family.  He
  bowled for Smith Meters for about 15 years and was captain of his
  team at Eastway Lanes.  He was well known for his impersonations and
  jokes.  He is survived by his loving wife, Linda L. Simmons Bowers;
  two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Christinelynn) Schreffler of Erie, Joanne
  Struzynski, Erie; two sons, Jeff Bowers, Erie and Frank (Sonny)
  Struzynski, Erie; one granddaughter, Moriah Schreffler; one niece,
  Gloria Foster, Erie; one brother, Wilbur Bowers, Friedens; 2 sisters,
  Mrs. Harry (Alverta) Sembower, Somerset, Mrs. James (LaVonne) Bankoske
  of Marion, Ohio; two dear friends, Jerry and Linda Wood, Erie.  Many
  other nieces and nephews in Somerset.  Visitation was held at the
  Dusckas Funeral Home Inc., East, Erie.  The funeral service was held
  Thursday, Oct. 26.  Private interment was held at Wintergreen Gorge
  Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Erie,
  1305 Peach St., Erie, Pa. 16501.
  
  Daily American, October 28, 1989
  
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