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Velma Irene Bowser Simmers
Velma Irene (Bowser) Simmers, 92, of Worthington, died Saturday, April 19, 2008,
at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren, Ohio.
She was born March 12, 1916, in Craigsville, a daughter of the late Matthew and
Peal (Bowser) Bowser.
She was a 1934 graduate of Worthington-West Franklin High School, Worthington,
Pa.
Velma was a lifetime member of Worthington Presbyterian Church. She was
president of the church and served 15 years on the committees of Kiskimenitis
Presbytery. She was committee woman of Worthington Borough for more than 35
years. She served as president of First Armstrong County Republican Women and on
the Executive Board of Armstrong County for many years. She was also chair of
the county for nine years. Velma joined the Ladies Auxiliary of Worthington Fire
Company as a charter member in 1947.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald;
sisters, Edna, Vera Crawford, Doris Smith, Lula Mae McQueeny and Grace claypool
Kline; and brother, Herbert.
Velma and Donald have two children, Carlton Simmers, of Worthington, and Barbara
Bowser, of Cortland, Ohio. She had five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-granddaughter.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at F. DUANE
SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, Worthington, where a service will be held at 7 p.m.
Wednesday with her pastor, the Rev. Jonathan Speck, officiating.
Interment will be in Worthington Presbyterian Cemetery, Worthington, Pa.
Arrangements by F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home, Worthington, Pa. |
