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Patricia A. (Kreider) Bowersox, 69, of Oakland Mills, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Richfield Healthcare Center.
Born Feb. 7, 1957, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline (Kirk) Kreider, Sr. Her husband, George Leon Bowersox, whom she married Feb. 19, 1988, died on Sept. 9, 2009.
She is survived by three children, Timothy Kearns, Jr. and companion, Tricia McNaight, Mindy Bassler and husband, Jr, and Patti Bowersox, one step-daughter, Georgia Nickel and husband, Jeff, six siblings, Linda Petolicchio, Ramona Krodel, Teresa Boring, Pearl Leggore, Elsie Smith, and Kevin Kreider, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, William Kearns and Joseph Bowersox and five brothers.
Pat was a CNA at Brookline Manor.
She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and doing arts and crafts. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There will be a viewing at Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown on Monday, March 23, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. with the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Kalem Mowery officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Mifflintown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Mindy Bassler, 2485 Fairview Road, McAlisterville, PA 17049 to help with the final expenses.
Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.
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