Donald C. Bowers, 72, of Kunkletown, formerly of Slatington, died Feb. 25, 2019, in his home.

He and his wife Donna M. (Blose) Bowers were married 44 years last May 18.

Born Sept. 11, 1946, in Newside, he was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Kemp) Bowers.

He worked in the Ingot and Mold Foundry at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 30 years.

He was a member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by daughters Melissa A. Williams of Palmerton, Michelle L. Scott and her husband, David, of Walnutport; siblings Howard, Harry, Russell, Richard and Mark Bowers, Carol Jones, Dorothy Kresini and Linda Leibenguth; grandsons Christopher, Zachary and Kodie; great-granddaughters Gracelynn and Avalynn; and beloved grandcats Blossom and Darla.

He was predeceased by siblings Ruth Frable, George, Willard and Stanley Bowers, Jennie Hunsicker, Mary Frable, Alice Acker and Nancy Marsh.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.