Raymond H

Bowman

Raymond H Bowman, age 101 of Valley View, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 3, 1925, in Rough and Ready, PA, a son of the late Neil Bowman and the late Bessie (Schadel) Bowman. He graduated from Hegins Township High School in 1942.

He was a devoted member of Calvary Chapel Church, where his faith was an important part of his life. He enjoyed following professional baseball and cheering on the Hershey Bears hockey team. An avid reader, he also took pleasure in challenging himself with crossword puzzles, always completing them in pen. He generously gave his time volunteering with Meals on Wheels through the Tri-Valley Lions Club.

He was a farmer for many years before driving trucks and charter buses for 20 years. Ray along with his wife Marion started their own ceramic business called the Back Door.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Neil Bowman and Bessie Bowman, his first wife, Esther (Klinger) Bowman; his son-in-law, Adam Patino and his grandson, Aaron Patino.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marion (Dietrich) Bowman; his two sons, Joseph Toomey and his wife, Robin and Dennis Toomey and his wife, Diane; his two daughters, Robyn Patino and Brenda Stutzman and her husband, Dale; his thirteen grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, Valley View, PA 17983 on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 11:00 am, with Rev. Jonathan Hikes officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, Valley View, PA 17983.

Burial will be in held privately at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions can be made in Bud's name to the Tri-Valley Lions Club, 535 E Main Street, Hegins PA 17938.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View is honored to serve the Bowman family with arrangements; condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.