Obituary of Zelda L. Bowers

BOWERS, Zelda L. Age 95 of S. Main St. Horseheads passed away peacefully on Monday July 17, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Zelda was predeceased by her devoted husband of 69 years, Ralph Bowers on January 5, 2013. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James and Judith Bowers; daughter, Laura Bowers; grandson, Joseph Bowers Ciolino, M.D. with wife Amanda; with their children, John, Ben and James; Alaire (Bowers) Bonnar and her children, Brooklyn, Ian, and Aodhan. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her parents, James and Anna Rae (Clapp) Lycan. and her grandson, Antonio Ciolino. Zelda was born in Marshall, IL and located to Horseheads at the age of 17. Zelda with her husband Ralph remained lifelong residents of Horseheads. She was proud of her accomplishment of skipping the third grade and completing EBI in 9 months. Zelda was a member of Horseheads First United Methodist Church and Horseheads Women’s Club for 71 years. In her earlier years she worked as an aide to Senator Tift in Albany. Zelda loved sewing baking pies and cookies and caring for her family especially spoiling her husband. She was active in her church teaching Sunday school and being involved with several local civic organizations where she was also active in several of their chair positions. She also loved being at Keuka Lake and spent many summers there as well as winters in Florida with their loving family. Family and friends are invited to attend her graveside service to take place on Saturday July 22, 2017 in Maple Grove Cemetery at 9:00 am. Those wishing may also remember Zelda with memorials to the First United Methodist Church Living Memorial Endowment Fund, 1034 West Broad St, Horseheads, NY 14845 or CareFirst 3805 Meads Creek Rd. Painted Post NY 14870. Condolences at www.barberfuneralhome.com