Official Obituary of
Velma Elaine Bowman
September 3, 1918 ~ January 22, 2017 (age 98) 98 Years Old
Velma Bowman Obituary
NILES - Velma Elaine Bowman, 98, passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday January 22, 2017 at the Vista Care at the Ridge.
She was born on September 3, 1918 the daughter of Cleaver E. and Ruth (Heller) Smith.
She enjoyed traveling, visiting 49 states with her favorite being Alaska and making crafts especially beaded bracelets.
Velma is survived by a daughter, Betty (Donald) Whittaker of Mineral Ridge; three grandchildren, Patty (Mark) Meszaros of Austintown, Brian (Denise) Whittaker of Salineville, Keith (Donna) Whittaker of Mineral Ridge; six great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Mearl S. Bowman whom she married on December 19, 1936 and who died on January 25, 1989; grandson, Donald L. Whittaker; two brothers, Edward R. Smith, Arthur O. Smith; two sisters, Mary Irvin, Edna Mae Roods.
The funeral will be Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home where family and friend may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
The family appreciates the kind compassionate care of Southern Care Hospice, Dr. Tom Jones, Dr. Ted Faull, Vista Center at the Ridge and Omni Manor.
126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
She was born on September 3, 1918 the daughter of Cleaver E. and Ruth (Heller) Smith.
She enjoyed traveling, visiting 49 states with her favorite being Alaska and making crafts especially beaded bracelets.
Velma is survived by a daughter, Betty (Donald) Whittaker of Mineral Ridge; three grandchildren, Patty (Mark) Meszaros of Austintown, Brian (Denise) Whittaker of Salineville, Keith (Donna) Whittaker of Mineral Ridge; six great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Mearl S. Bowman whom she married on December 19, 1936 and who died on January 25, 1989; grandson, Donald L. Whittaker; two brothers, Edward R. Smith, Arthur O. Smith; two sisters, Mary Irvin, Edna Mae Roods.
The funeral will be Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home where family and friend may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
The family appreciates the kind compassionate care of Southern Care Hospice, Dr. Tom Jones, Dr. Ted Faull, Vista Center at the Ridge and Omni Manor.
Visitation
JAN 26. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
Funeral
JAN 26. 1:00 PM (EST)
Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
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