Sherry A. Bowman
Sherry A. Bowman, 48 of West Decatur, PA died on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at her residence.
Born on August 31, 1966 in Philipsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Theodore F., Sr. & Geraldine E. (Droll) Perks. She married Mark Bowman on August 20, 1988 at the Free Methodist Church, (Gearhartville) RD Philipsburg; he survives at home.
Mrs. Bowman was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Philipsburg, PA. She had been formerly employed with several Philipsburg area businesses including, Charles Navasky & Co., Sarina’s and the former Bob Showers Windows & Sunrooms, Inc. She was most recently employed as a sales representative with Solar Shield in Altoona, PA. She was a graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School and received her Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Management from the South Hills School of Business & Technology.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: a sister, Betsy Picard; and her father-in-law, Theodore Bowman.
Mrs. Bowman is survived by: two sisters, Deborah D. Perks of Philipsburg, PA and Tammy Moriarity & her husband Timothy of Morrisdale, PA; and three brothers, Larry R. Perks & his companion Cindy Greenawalt of West Decatur, PA, Dennis R. Perks & his wife Germaine of Steelton, PA and Theodore F. “Ted” Perks, Jr. and his wive Deborah of Allport, PA. She is also survived by: numerous nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Perks of Philipsburg, PA; and her mother-in-law, Catherine Ruth (Bateman) Bowman of Curwensville, PA.
A Burial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2015 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Philipsburg, PA; with Rev. William R. Walker officiating. Burial will be at Beaver Valley Cemetery in Flinton. PA.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1375 Martin Street, Suite 206, State College, PA 16803.
Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com
