Tawnya J Bowman, age 44, and her son, Daniel M Bowman, age 3, of Hegins, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 as a result of a house fire at their residence.

Tawnya was born on December 8, 1976, in Pottsville, a daughter of Mark E Bowman and Ann L (Carl) Bowman of Hegins. Daniel was born on June 2, 2017, in Pottsville.

Tawnya was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Tawnya enjoyed music, the outdoors, and spending time with her children and family.

Daniel loved playing with trucks, enjoyed spending time with his Nana and Pap, and taking trips to the park with his sissy Tianna.

They are survived by parents and grandparents Mark and Ann Bowman of Hegins; by paternal grandmother and paternal great grandmother, Marie Bowman of Berrysburg; daughter and sister, Tianna S Merwine of Tremont; brother and uncle, Mark T Bowman of Hegins; sister and aunt, Bethanny S Shaffer and her husband Nolan of Palmyra, VA; and nephew and cousin, Brooks Shaffer of Palmyra, VA.

A memorial service for Tawnya and Daniel will be held at Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample, on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at the church.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Bowman Family Memorial Fund. c/o The Gratz Bank, P.O. Box 816, Valley View PA 17983.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .