William Harvey Bowser, 79, of Greenville, died due to an extended illness at 10 p.m. Nov. 29, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Oct. 2, 1943, in Dayton, Pa., to Vera (Schaum) Bowser and Stanley C. Bowser.
William worked at Sawhill and Wheatland Tube in Sharon as a head pipe inspector for 40 years.
He was a car enthusiast and avid motorcyclist, and he enjoyed photography and traveling by motorcycle. He will be remembered as a hard worker, provider and a strong-willed man with love for his family.
He married Patricia (Hinton) Bowser on April 13, 1963, and she survives at home. Also surviving are a daughter, Cindy Bowser and companion Scott Tidd of Franklin; sons, Kenneth William (Geri) Bowser of Sharpsville; and Christopher Lee Bowser; grandchildren, Rose Stevens and her husband William of Rootstown, Ohio; Kenneth Beich and his wife Kelly of Roseville, Mich.; Corissa and her husband Justin Yuran of Transfer; and Miles Bowser and his wife Madison of Fuquay Varina, N.C.; and great-grandchildren Caleb, Abigail, Gabriella, Kenley, Ace, and Eliana.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Louise Lightner and Maxine Barrett.