Harry G. Bowman

Harry G. Bowman, 91, of South Lebanon Township, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024.

Born April 15, 1933 in South Annville Township, he was a son of the late Ammon and Mary (Long) Bowman and, after 68 years of marriage, the widower of Shirley A. (Yorty) Bowman since June 2023.

Harry was a self-employed general contractor, a member of Tall Cedars, Zembo Shrine and 32nd Degree Mason with Mt. Olivet Lodge No. 704 F. & A.M.  An avid hunter, he liked going to his camp and enjoyed any kind of animal.  Harry enjoyed watching Penn State sports, Eagles football, Phillies (Orioles – second choice) baseball.

Surviving are his daughters Judy L. Bowman (fiancé Fred W. Zeigler), Patti L. Gingrich (Kenneth J.), Sheri L. Allen (Barry L.) and Gayle L. Sweinhart (Henry C.); grandchildren Nathan Hartman (Lindsay), Mitchell Hartman (Cherrill), Drew Gingrich (Devon), Jonathan Allen (fiancée Alecia Walter), Brandon Allen, Nicholas Sweinhart and Kathryn Sweinhart; and seven great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, September 30, 2024 at Buse Funeral Home, 145 North Grant Street, Palmyra preceded by a viewing from 10:00 AM.  Interment in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lebanon County Humane Society, 150 North Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067.

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