Donny Carrier Sowers Obituary (1932 - 2016)

Donny Carrier Sowers, age 84, of Erie, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at his daughter, Barbara Sowers' house following a lengthy illness. He was born July 26, 1932 in Ohl, Jefferson County, son of the late Ellis R. and Blanche I. Byerly Sowers. He lived most of his adult life in Erie. Donny served in the U.S. Air Force and Army for 11 years, active during the Korean War. He worked at Erie Bolt and General Electric. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Sowers and a brother Wilbert Aaron Sowers. Donny is survived by five children, Michael Sowers (Sue) of Saegertown, Linda Bennett of Columbus, OH, Theresa Schley (Mike), Wayne Sowers (Karen) and Barbara Sowers all from Erie; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Thursday from 12 noon to 2 pm. Burial will be private at Greenville Baptist Cemetery, 9028 Williams Road, North East, PA 16428. Memorial contributions may be designated to the family through the funeral home.