OBIT: D. Elmer BOWSER, 1961, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Sally Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BOWSER - D. Elmer, 85, New Paris, Pa., died at 11:45 p.m. Feb. 28, 1961, at home. Born Apr. 12, 1875, in Bedford County, son of George P. and Mary Jane (Clark) Bowser. Survived by widow, former Carrie Hoover, and these children: R. H., Schellsburg R.D.; Dorothy, wife of Carl Hillegass, New Paris, and Paul D., Washington, Pa.; also seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and sister, Mrs. Harry Schrock, Johnstown. Preceded in death by daughter, three brothers and two sisters. Member of New Paris Methodist Church. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Mickle Funeral Home, Schellsburg, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. Blake C. Anderson. Interment, Schellsburg Cemetery. Johnstown Tribute Democrat 1 Mar, 1961 [B2220]