Elizabeth "Betty" Dower

Elizabeth “Betty” Dower, 89, of Shenandoah passed away on Friday, January 31st at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.  Born in Connerton, Pa on September 3rd, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Kalman.

She worked in the local garment industry for many years until her retirement.  Betty was a member of the ILGWU, Amalgamated Garment Workers, the Greater Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens, and the Columbia Hose Ladies Auxilliary.  Betty was an avid casino goer, she loved baking and crocheting, and was always there to attend any of her grandchildren’s functions.  Betty was the last member of her immediate family.

Besides her parents, Betty was preceded by her husband Joseph D. Dower in 2014.

Surviving are 1 son, Michael Dower with Beth – Bloomsburg, 2 daughters, Barbara Wasilewski with Robert – Shenandoah and Carol Kieres with Frank – Barnesville, 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah on Tuesday, February 4th from 10am to 12pm.  Betty will be buried beside her husband at the Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Pa on Tuesday at 1:30pm.

Contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to the Shenandoah Area Free Public Library or the Greater Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens

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