Frank Albert Mowery

Born in Parkesburg, PA, he was the youngest of eleven children born to the late William V. and Lydia E. (McNelly) Mowery.  He graduated from Parkesburg High School in 1940, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was employed as a crane operator for 37 years at Lukens Steel Company, Coatesville.  He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg.

Frank was married 43 years to Doris Jean (Conway) Mowery, who passed away in 2002.  He is survived by two daughters, Becky, married to Chuck Hershey, of Narvon, and Rose, married to Kurt Ackerman, of Adamstown; four grandchildren, Sarah Hershey (Jason) Rohrer, Ronks; Bryan Hershey, Narvon;  Allison Hershey (Sean) Hillard, New Holland; and Frank Ackerman, Adamstown; one great-granddaughter, Autumn Rohrer.  He was predeceased by 4 sisters, Florence Newswanger, Marguerite Devlin, Ruth Bishop, and Romaine Hoopes, and 6 brothers, Howard, Walter, William, Norris, George, and C. Amos Mowery.

Frank loved spending time with his family and taking walks with his little dog, Stumpy. An avid sports fan, he particularly enjoyed Detroit Tigers and Phillies baseball and Duke Blue Devils basketball.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 South Kinzer Ave., New Holland, from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m.  Interment will be private at the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Parkesburg.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Benevolent Fund at Garden Spot Village.