Russell R. Bowlby, 92 of Plainfield Twp., PA died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at home. Born October 18, 1925 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Leslie and Mary (Fisher) Bowlby. He was a WWII Navy veteran and member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Belfast. He had been employed by Mack Printing and McAbee Printing for many years before retiring.
He is survived by: his wife of 55 years: Brenda (Wargin); 3 daughters: Sue Schroeder (husband Ernie) of Friendswood, TX, Judy Laurito (husband Jerry) of Hendersonville, NC, Jackie Bowlby with whom he resided; and 2 grandchildren: Hannah and Laura Schroeder. His siblings: Roland Bowlby and Helen Snyder died earlier.
Services are 12:30 PM Wednesday (April 4) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s UCC, 471 Belfast Road, Nazareth, PA 18064. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Candy Clavier
March 29, 2018 at 12:22 pm
Judy
Sending hugs and prayer to you and your family, Your Dad must have been a wonderful Man, he sure raised a wonderful Daughter. I will keep your Family in my prayer. God Bless
Judy Laurito
March 29, 2018 at 4:02 pm
Candy,
Thank you for your hugs, caring words and prayers. I am truly blessed to have you as a dear friend.
Bobby Schroeder
April 2, 2018 at 7:48 am
Thinking of your entire family at a time like this. Russell, Dad, Granpa was a gift to us all. I am blessed to have known him and to have been able to share in his giving and loving spirit. He lives on in each and everyone of you.