Esther L. Bower, 76, of Bloomsburg passed away on Sunday November 3, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born May 26, 1948 in Berwick, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Esther (Houser) Pawlowski.
She graduated from Nescopeck High School class of 1966 and worked at Berwick Cigar and Dockies Shirt Factory. Esther lived in Hyde Park for 22 years before returning to PA in 1994. She was a member of Bethany Church of Berwick. Esther was a former member of St. Marks Church in Nescopeck and Hyde Park (NY) United Methodist Church. Esther enjoyed bowling, camping, country music, and going to Philadelphia Phillies games. She was a big Elvis and George Strait fan.
Esther is survived by her husband Richard Bower, whom she married September 7, 1968, two daughters Becky A. Bennett husband Elmer Jr. of Bloomsburg, Jeanette R. Miller husband Paul of Wallkill, NY, three grandchildren: Bret M. Sutton, Paul B. Miller, Caleigh A. Miller, two nephews Allan Pawlowski, Donald Bower Jr., and niece Ginger Pickett.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brother Glenn K. Pawlowski.
Services will be Friday November 8, 2024, at 11:00 am at the James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 1024 N. Market St., Berwick with her pastor, Pastor John Leach officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday November 7, 2024, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.
Family and friends may send online condolences to jameslhinckleyjrfuneralhome.com. The James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Berwick is handling arrangements.
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