Lowers

Benjamin B. “Ben” Lowers, 78, of Parker, passed away Monday evening at his residence following a period of declining health.

Born in Allegheny Township, Butler County, on Feb. 13, 1944, he was the son of the late Russell and Mae Finnefrock Lowers.

A laborer by occupation, he had been employed in construction much of his life.

He was a 1963 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District, then of Emlenton.

Ben served with the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged with the rank of Spec. 4 and earned both the Good Conduct and National Defense Service medals. He served with the 81st Artillery Corps of the 8th Army.

He enjoyed going to auctions of all kinds, both buying and selling a variety of merchandise.

Surviving are his wife, “Liz” Bowser Lowers; two sons, Russell and Jerry (Lori) Lowers, all of Parker; three grandchildren, Brooke Lowers of St. Petersburg, Jamison Winger of Callensburg and Andrea Seeker of New York; one great-grandchild, Madelynn Winger; two brothers, Richard Lowers of Parker, and Dennis “Butch” Lowers of Seneca; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Also surviving is his stepmother, Olive Lowers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Blake Lowers.

LOWERS — Visitation for Benjamin B. “Ben” Lowers, who died Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at H. JACK BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker, where his funeral service will be held at 8 p.m.

Burial will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Allegheny Cemetery near Parker.

The VFW Post 7073 and American Legion Post 598, both of Parker, will conduct a Veteran Memorial Service at 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

To view or send condolences, flowers or sympathy cards, visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.

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