Richard L. Bowlen

Richard L. Bowlen, Fairchance, Pa.

     Richard L. Bowlen, 81 of Fairchance, Pa. passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, September 3, 2020.

     He was born March 6, 1939 in Fairchance, Pa.

    Rich is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Sr. and Marie (Clark) Bowlen; brothers and sisters, Harry Bowlen Jr., Eddie Bowlen Sr., Betty (Bowlen) Kirchner, Mary Lou (Bowlen) Micozzi, Karen (Bowlen) Walters and Wayne Bowlen and his wife Joann Bowlen.

     Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Sally (Golden) Bowlen; daughter, Stephanie (Bowlen) Swaney and her husband Bruce; son, Richard Scott Bowlen and son, Timothy Bowlen and wife Dori Bowlen; beloved grandchildren, Jason Swaney, Megan Bowlen, Kasie Hickman, Kayla McEuen, Karlee Bowlen and Karson Bowlen and beloved great grandchildren, Starmiah Bowlen and Say’ari White. Also leaving behind are brothers and sister, Larry Bowlen and wife Carolyn, Mark Bowlen and wife Brenda and Darlene (Bowlen) Tabascko; many nieces and nephews and Buddy Golden and wife Maryann, Timothy Golden and wife Sandi, Charlie Golden and wife Debbie, Cathy Price and Tom Oliver.

     We will miss his sense of humor and his laugh and especially his Richard fits.

     Rich served 6 years in the United States Nave and was a true fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

     The family will greet friends and family in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Sunday, September 6, 2020 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Time of Remembrance will be held at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Michael Lyons officiating.

     A special thank you is extended to Amedisys Hospice of Uniontown caregivers, Miss Betty Miller, Courtney Smitley and Torra Robinson.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 1368 Mall Run Road, Suite 624, Uniontown, Pa. 15401.  

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