Charles F. Bowers

Charles F. “Pete” Bowers, Jr., age 87, of Newberry Township, York Haven, died Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Rest Haven-York. He was the husband of Florence M. (Witmor) Bowers.

Born October 16, 1934 in York Haven, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Gerlinda (Wilt) Bowers. He was retired from Caterpillar Inc., and enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping, and also playing the lottery. He was a former member of Ambassadors Bible Chapel, York Haven Fire Company, and Northern York County Fish and Game.

In addition to his wife of 69 years, Mr. Bowers is survived by a son, Rhett Y. Bowers, and his companion Linda Shelly, of Mount Wolf; four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Jane Hanna, of York Haven; and a daughter in law, Susan Bowers, of York. He was also preceded in death by a son, Rex Bowers; and three grandchildren, Matthew Bowers, Aaron Bowers, and Stephanie Wood.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday, January 27, 2022 at William E. Little Funeral Homes, Inc., 60 South Main Street, Manchester, with The Rev. Laura Baker, officiating. Visitation will be 9-10 AM. Burial will be private. The family requests that masks be worn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to York County SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406.

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