Roger Kenneth Sowers

Roger Kenneth Sowers, 83, of Gardners, PA, passed away on November 2, 2026 in the Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital. He was born June 4, 1943, in Gardners to the late Kenneth and Edna (Starner) Sowers.

Roger proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. He was part owner of MH Dielectrics in 1986 which he then sold and retired from in the late 90’s. Roger was a very active member of the York Springs Lions Club where he received many honors. He was also a life member of the Upper Bermudian Lutheran Church in Gardners and member of the NRA, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and National Wild Turkey Federation. In his spare time, Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding, sharing his favorite activities with his children and grandchildren, viewing wildlife in his fields, and preserving his land for wildlife. Roger also enjoyed spending time on his tractor in his fields at home and in Bedford County.

Surviving are his loving wife, Bonnie (Wolf) Sowers of Gardners; children Melanie Tate (Neil) of York Springs, Tim Sowers (Christy) of Gardners, Eric Sowers (Christine) of New Oxford, and Mary Kemper (Ronald) of York Springs; grandchildren, Brittany Miranda, Lexie Tate, Morgan Driscoll, Derek Tate, Allison Cooper, Maya Kemper, and Cole Kemper; three great grandchildren, Braxton, Ty, and Harper; brother, Ted Sowers (Joyce); and brother-in-law, Barry Heller. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Heller.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Upper Bermudian Lutheran Church, 185 Ground Oak Church Rd, Gardners, PA 17324 with Pastor Paul Lynn officiating. A viewing will be held Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 501 N. Baltimore Ave, Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065 and one hour prior to services on Saturday at church. Burial will be held in the Upper Bermudian Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church, Upper Bermudian Lutheran Church, or York Springs Lions Club, 406 Main St, York Springs, PA 17372.