Donald R. “Don” Mowery, 83, of Newburg, passed away peacefully the afternoon of Sunday, June 22, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born on Tuesday, March 17, 1942 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Victor R. and Mary C. Brenize Mowery. He married Veronica “Vonnie” Harmony on April 8, 1961.
Don was a 1960 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. He worked as a Shippensburg Borough police officer before retiring from Cressler’s as their chief maintenance mechanic. Don was also a devoted member of the Mowersville Brethren in Christ Church.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Don was also a skilled woodworker. Known as “Pappaw” to his grandkids, he will surely be missed by his friends and family.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, Vonnie H. Mowery of Newburg, he is survived by three children, Duane E. (Mary) Mowery of Newburg, Wendy L. (Scott) Bullock of Shippensburg, and Scott V. (Alisha) Mowery of Newburg; seven grandchildren, Meghan L. (Michael Kendrick) Bullock, Kellen E. (Carrie) Bullock, Lee R. (Angela) Mowery, Chrysoula M. (Jeremy) Post, Hanna L. (Lucas Hocker) Mowery, Evan V. Mowery, and Zane S. Mowery; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Janet C. (Galen) Mowery of Zullinger, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Mowersville Brethren in Christ Church with Pastor David Halteman officiating.
A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Don will be privately laid to rest in the Otterbein Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mowersville Brethren in Christ Church, 14924 W. Creek Rd., Newburg, PA 17240.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
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