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Lynn E. Sowers 1932-2025

Lynn E. Sowers, age 93 of Crystal River, Florida, Formerly of Gardners, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025.

He was born Thursday, February 25, 1932 in Gardners the son of the late Chester E. and Esther E. (Weidner) Sowers.

Lynn was employed by Carlisle Tire and Wheel for almost 40 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Goodyear. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 674 in Mt Holly Springs and the Adams County Fish and Game.

His Wife, Martha Grove Sowers, passed away in 2021.

He is survived by two daughters, Linda S. and husband Donald Nace of Gardners and Traci A. Sowers of Carlisle, three step grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren, nine step great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by sister Leona Chronister, three brothers Ivan, Roger and Edgar Sowers.

Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main St., Bendersville. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday August 12th in the Goodyear Cemetery in Gardners.

Friends my express online condolences at the funeral home’s website.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lynn, please visit the floral store.


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