OBIT: Tom Bower, Jr. (Ford City)

BOWER - Tom Bower Jr., 47, of Ford City, died on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence after a 20-month battle with brain cancer.

He was born in Kittanning on August 14, 1968, a son of Thomas and Christine (Repak) Bower. He was a life-long resident of the community.

He was of the Catholic faith. He was employed at SouthPoint Energy. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, and playing cards.

He will be sadly missed by his daughters: Hannah and Justen Christy of Bellevue, Haley Christine Bower of Kittanning, and Ava Bower of Franklin; a brother: Michael and Sheila Bower of Ford City; nephews: Hunter Bower and Blake Bower; and a number of cousins.

Visitation will be held from 3-8 PM on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Mantini Funeral Home in Ford City, where a funeral service will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Interment will take place in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.