Mary Etta Bowser

Mary Etta Keagy Bowser

Mary died on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 2:30AM, under the constant loving care of her husband and son, in her home in St. Clairsville.

Mary was born in Bakers Summit on January 28, 1940, the daughter of the late Harold W. and Ida (Dolly) Klotz Keagy. She was the youngest of three children: Billy R. Keagy (deceased) and Peggy A. Keagy Hoover (deceased).

Mary graduated from Roaring Spring High School in 1957. She then attended and graduated from the Altoona Beauty School.

Last summer Mary and Bob celebrated 65+ years of marriage. On June 27, 1959, she married H. Robert (Bob) Bowser of Osterburg at the Holsinger Church of the Brethren at Bakers Summit.

Bob and Mary had one son, M. Keith Bowser (Spring Hope) and he married Tracy M. Smith from Schellsburg.

Mary's grandchildren include Shianne N. Bowser Cobler, State College, Tylisha M. Bowser Mayes, Bellwood, Valerie Bradley, Kentucky and Jared Bradley, Ephrata.

Mary's great grandchildren include Connor Mayes, age 15 and the apple of her eye twins Jaxton and Jamison Mayes, age 3 years.

Mary retired from the Chestnut Ridge School District as a secretary after 39 years. Mary was very active in her church and the Women's Group. Mary was a 42 year member of the Bedford Springs Order of the Eastern Star since November 1983. Mary served multiple positions including past Worthy Matron and served most recently as treasurer.

Mary enjoyed being with her family, attending sporting events of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, working with her church and OES, watching the Pirates and Penguins, her 2 cats and especially babysitting the twins. Over the years Mary and Bob enjoyed camping from Maine to California to Florida and all parts in between. Her favorite place was Niagara Falls where they spent their 50th anniversary. Mary also enjoyed spending time with her cousins Sally Metzker and Nell Snyder and casino trips with the Ickes family.

Friends will be received at the St. Peters Lutheran Church, Osterburg on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1:00PM until 3:00PM. Service will immediately follow. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Peters Lutheran Church, 175 Graybill Road, Osterburg, PA 16667 or the Bedford County Humane Society, 182 Bohn Road, Bedford, PA 15522, in Mary's name.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford, Pennsylvania.