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Allen (Ray) Bower

Allen (Ray) Bower, 84, of 648 Sulphur Run Road, Jersey Shore, passed away peacefully Oct. 4, 2022 at UPMC Williamsport Hospital.

Born July 17, 1938, he was the son of the late Oliver Guy Bower and Bessie Wincompleck Ferguson, both whom preceded him in death.

He was a veteran of the Army “B” Battery 509th Armored Field Artillery Battalion 3rd Armored Division, and served in Graf Envier, Germany.

Allen had been a truck driver most all of his life.

In his early years, he enjoyed playing bass guitar with various local bands, as well as hunting and fishing.

Later in life, he developed a passion for tinkering with tractors, having family picnics and gatherings at the Second Cup with good friends.

Ray is survived by one son, Allen W. Bower, of Jersey Shore; four daughters, Holly R. (Peter) Dolan, of Lock Haven, Karen L. (Dean) Hoffman, of McElhattan, Kathy L. (Leonard, II) Young, of Mill Hall, and Kay L. Fourney, of Pine Grove; his companion, MaryJane Brewster, of Jersey Shore; two sisters, Rose (Charles) Stone, of Chambersburg, and Betty McCauley, of Lock Haven; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers; three sisters; a son-in-law, Francis E. Fourney; and two grandsons, Chad M. Fourney and Leonard Young, III.

In keeping with Ray’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

Memorial contributions in Allen’s name may be made to the Clinton County Office of Veterans Affairs, (put Military Share Donations in memo), 217 N. Jay St., Lock Haven, PA 17745 or through the funeral home.

Services are under the direction of the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven.

Online thoughts and memories can be made at www.yost-gedonfuneralhome.com or the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home Facebook page.