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CHAMPION --William D. Bowser, 85, passed away Monday evening, June 26, 2023, in Champion.
Bill was born Aug. 31, 1937, in Georgeville, Pa., a son of the late Dale and Mary Bowser.
He was a graduate of Mecca High School and was a machinist at Republic Steel/WCI Steel for 43 years.
He enjoyed fishing, reading and traveling all over the United States.
Bill will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Tillie Lucik Bowser; daughters, Cynthia G. Bell, Patricia Bowser and Kim (Bill) Fitch, whom he considered a third daughter; grandchildren, Ashleigh Quiroz and her husband, Derek Saylor, Laura (Todd) Linder and Michael (Kayla) Fitch; sister, Karen Manes; and Tillie's two sons; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Danice R. Wajda; son, Jeffery Bowser; sisters, Naomi Morrison and Judith Hoffman; and one grandchild.
Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. to noon, with a small prayer service to follow at noon Monday, July 3, 2023, at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Shafer-Winans Chapel, 164 N. High St., Cortland.
Burial will take place in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Warren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made by donating a book to your local library or school, in Bill's memory.
Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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