Marie L. Dower, 88, a resident of Turkey Run, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 12th, 2024.

Marie was born in the former Locust Mountain Hospital on December 30, 1935, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Donovan) Engelberger.  She was educated locally and graduated from the former JW Cooper High School in Shenandoah.

Marie enjoyed the simple things in life, and enjoyed being a lifelong homemaker, taking care of her family and enjoying her many friends.

The last member of her immediate family,  she was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Dower in 2015, and by eight brothers and sisters.

She is survived by three children, Patricia Ruddy of New Boston; Rose Walsh, wife of Kevin Zimmerman of Girardville and John Ruddy of Georgia.  One grandson, Sean Walsh of State College survives, as do nieces, nephews and many friends.

Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah.  You may leave an online condolence at www.woffuneralhome.com