Roger A. Gowdy,
71, passed away on Tuesday (Jan. 17, 2012) at Highland Healthcare Center.
Mr. Gowdy was
born on May 29, 1940 in Wellsville to Lawrence H. and Elonora (Brandes) Gowdy.
He was a 1958 graduate of Belmont Central School.
Roger worked for
Macler Industries in Friendship from 1966-1986. Later, he worked as a janitor
for Genesee Valley Central School in Belmont until his retirement in 2005.
Roger is survived
by his lifelong companion, Verna Beth Ritter; three sons, Daniel (Kathy) Gowdy
of Ottawa, Kan., Christopher W. Gowdy of Corning and Micah (Cindy) Swick of
Hastings; two daughters, Charlotte (Malcolm) Gowdy of Avon and Tina M.
(Matthew) Ritter of Belmont; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; and
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was
predeceased by his two brothers, Lawrence Gowdy and Roswell Gowdy.
Roger was an
avid hunter and model car builder.
Friends may call on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at Baker-Swan
Funeral Home, 3256 Riverside Drive in Wellsville where the funeral will take
place at 3 p.m. at the funeral home immediately following the visitation with
Rev. John Francisco of the Riverside Assembly of God Church, officiating.
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