William D. Bowser

William D. Bowser, 85, passed away Monday evening, June 26, 2023 in Champion

Bill was born on August 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, who 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 10-12:00PM on Monday July 3, 2023 at Lane Family Funeral Homes Shafer-Winans Chapel, located at 164 North High Street in Cortland, with a small prayer service to follow at 12:00PM.

Burial will take place at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in 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