Ronald R. McGowan

McGOWAN – Ronald R., 88, Bakerton, died peacefully February 9, 2020,  surrounded by his loving children and family. Born October 19, 1931, in Fulton Run, PA, son of Andrew and Annie (Watson) McGowan. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Irene (Sclesky); parents; infant son, Joseph; and brothers, William and Andrew, and sister Helen Rubisch. Survived by children, Colleen, wife of Robert Weidner, Harrisburg, PA; Darlene, wife of Dave Griesemer,  Mechanicsburg, PA; Cindy, wife of Chuck Lapinsky, Enola, PA; Barbara, wife of Richie Gaul, Alexandria, VA; Denise, wife of Dave Westrick, Arlington, VA; Ronald A. McGowan husband of Barbara, Magnolia, DE; Bob McGowan and Maureen, Bakerton, PA;  John McGowan,  Bakerton, PA; and Susan, wife of James Hubshman, Chesapeake, VA; 17 grandchildren, Jennifer Sturtevant (Brian), Michael Griesemer (Megan), Melissa Watson (Ryan), Sarah Zdunski, Jessica Shawver (Zared), Lea Bohn (Clifford), Jocelyn Sheets (Zach),  Katie Zdunski, Andrew McGowan, Michael Corrado, Abby McGowan, Matt Westrick, Olivia Hubshman, John McGowan, Megan McGowan, Zachary Hubshman, and Emma McGowan; 9 great grandchildren, Paisley Zdunski, Hanna Corrado, Siena Sturtevant, Juniper Griesemer, Peyton Watson, Cameron Sheets, Chase Watson, Simon Shawver,  and Joseph Sheets; and many beloved grand pets. Also survived by sisters, Mildred Richter of Alexandria, VA; Elizabeth Wiest (Joseph), of Butler, PA; and many more nieces, nephews, and family members. 
Ron served in the Army during the Korean War.  He was a teacher at Hollidaysburg High School and a guidance counselor at Altoona High School, a career lasting over 30 years.  Ron was the best husband, dad, grandad and great grandad ever. He was a family man, the #1 fan of his children and grandchildren in their many activities. He loved football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was a master of Sudoku, he loved  gardening, making Friday night pizza, jogging, and he was a good listener and a wise counselor.  This gentle, quiet, loving, caring and wonderful man has left a permanent mark on our hearts and will be supremely missed and never forgotten. May God bless him abundantly. Ron was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Carrolltown. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Moriconi Funeral Home, Inc., Northern Cambria. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Father Jude Brady OSB, celebrant. Interment, St. Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Benedict Church. 

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