Donald William (Jake) Bowers

Donald William (Jake) Bowers, 83, of W. Leisenring, PA passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 14, 2021 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born June 17, 1937 in W. Leisenring.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Orrie and Alice (Thomas) Bowers, companion, Nancy Chernitsky, daughter, Debra Bowers, grandson, Derek Kemp, brother, Robert Bowers and sister, Laura Klippi.

Jake served honorably in the US Navy, worked for many years at VW Corporation and had served as a Volunteer Firefighter with the W. Leisenring Volunteer Fire Department. He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed Bingo and visiting casinos.

Surviving are his former wife Patricia (Shamrock) Bowers, three children, Denise Stewart and husband Randy, Donald Bowers, Jr. and Dana Bowers, all of W. Leisenring, step-daughters, Susan Sapp and husband Alvin, Nancy Williams and husband John and Lisa Vail and husband Bob, all of Uniontown, six grandchildren: Gerald Duritsky, Jr., Justin Duritsky, Jay Duritsky and wife Gabriella, Summer Stewart, Mindy Bowman and husband Aaron and Amber Stewart and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the Shell Funeral Home, Inc., 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA on Wednesday, March 17th, from 3 to 7 PM. The funeral service will begin at 7 PM with the Rev. Scott Cooper officiating. Interment will be held at a later date and will be private.

Due to the coronavirus restrictions, masks and social distancing will be required.