Earl R. Gowdy 1957-2026

Earl was born Aug. 28, 1957, in Warren, a son of the late Earl and Betty Burgermyer Gowdy.

A lifelong resident of Fowler, graduating from Mathews High School with the class of 1976, Earl was a proud Eagle Scout. He worked at General Motors in Lordstown for 31 years, until his retirement on July 30, 2008. He was also a dedicated farmer who prided himself on all his accomplishments; he was a field inspector for Trumbull County through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a loss adjuster, where he traveled all over Ohio for USDA. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and hunting, especially deer. He was a member of the Cortland Masonic Lodge 529.

Earl will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Elaine Sheroskey Gowdy, whom he married Oct. 22, 1983; daughter, Rachelle (Anthony) Palac of Vienna; son, Jared Earl (Kaitlin) Gowdy of Fowler; grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Lillyanna, Miranda and Cody Palac; sisters, Cheryl (Jim) Ward of Lyndhurst, Barbara (Tom) Carr of Fowler and Nanette (David) Leidich, also of Fowler; and his loyal dog, Ellie, who rarely left his side. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Gowdy.

Family and friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Lane Funeral Homes, Shafer-Winans Chapel, located at 164 N. High St., Cortland. Additional visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, with a Masonic service to begin at 11 a.m. with the funeral service to follow.

Burial will take place in Dugan Cemetery in Fowler Township.

Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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