Jan 28, 2018

Donald E. Bower, 95, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 28, 2018, in TownView Heath and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg.

He was born April 15, 1922, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Harry and Jane Skiles Bower.

Mr. Bower lived his life in Canonsburg. He was a devoted member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, where he was a member of Catholic Men’s Club and served as an usher.

He was a taxi driver for Patch’s in Houston and, prior to its closing, was employed at the former Fort Pitt Bridgeworks for many years. He was then employed by Goodwill Industries, until his retirement.

Mr. Bower served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater, where he was in battles in Central Europe and the Rhineland. He received the American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, Army Good Conduct and World War II Victory medals.

He very much enjoyed being with his nieces and their families after the passing of his beloved wife, who had been his entire world. On October 12, 1946, he married the love of his life, Alice Yarkosky, who passed away unexpectedly March 7, 2008.

Mr. Bower was the last of his immediate family, with brothers and sisters deceased.

Among those left behind to cherish his memory are two nieces and their children, Lori (Thomas) Lochran and her children, Abby, Ben, Noah and Jack, and Betsy (Timothy) Counihan and her children, Josh and Paige; and two nephews, Mark and Scott Kiselow.

Friends are welcome from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the time of departing prayers, Thursday, February 1, in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Ladies of Charity.

To view or extend condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.