William S. "Bill" Dower, 81 of Shenandoah passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in Front Royal, Virginia. Bill was born on May 5th, 1939 in Shenandoah Heights and was raised in Shenandoah by the late Beatrice and Harry Dower. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps and was proud of his service to his country. He retired from the trucking industry after more than 25 years of dedicated service. Bill was a good-natured, kind person who loved spending time with family. He was very fond of dogs and enjoyed watching action movies and playing video games. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Elizabeth (McGuire) Dower and his stepdaughter, Nancy Yablonsky. Surviving are two sons, Daniel Dower and William Dower, both of New Jersey; two step-sons, Mike George and his wife, Ingrid, of Front Royal, Virginia, and Frank George of Shenandoah; granddaughter, Felicia Carter and her husband John of Shenandoah Heights; his beloved sister, Mildred "Millie" Haglund of Greensburg; additional grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Religious services will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 10:00 am at Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A viewing will be held on Wednesday morning from 8:30 am until 10:00 am at the funeral home. All CDC and PA Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines will be observed. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. Viewing Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home Wednesday, July 1, 2020 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM 132 South Jardin Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Religious Service Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home Wednesday, July 1, 2020 10:00 AM 132 South Jardin Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Interment with Military Honors Annunciation BVM Cemetery Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Schuylkill Avenue & Cemetery Road Shenandoah Heights, PA, PA 17976