Albert N. Bowdish, Jr, age 83, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital in Brookville, PA. He was born in Brookville, PA, on May 6, 1941, to the late Albert N. and Kathryn (Miniam) Bowdish, Sr.

Albert graduated from Brookville High School in Brookville, PA, with the class of 1960. During high school, he also worked at the local G. C. Murphy Store in downtown Brookville. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country with pride, being stationed in Birkenfeld, Germany for three years, where he held the rank of sergeant and worked on the newest radar system.

Albert went on to attend an Electronic School in Pittsburgh, PA, and worked for the US Steel Company also in Pittsburgh, PA, as a technology programmer for thirty years, before his retirement.

Albert married his true love, Jeanne (Hammer) Bowdish on May 17, 2014, at the First Methodist Church in Brookville, PA; she survives. They were happily married for more than ten years and truly cherished each other and the life they created together.

Albert served as a member of the American Legion Post 102 in Brookville, PA, and was actively involved with Brookville Honor Guard for many years. He was also a member of the Brookville Fireman’s Club and the F.O.E. 983 Brookville Eagles, both in Brookville, PA.

Albert enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially taking care of his yard. He took great pleasure in playing both pool and bowling. Most of all, he treasured the numerous trips across the country, traveling with his family.

In addition to his wife Jeanne, Albert is survived by one brother; Edgar (Karen) Bowdish, Sr; two step-children; Michelle (Rick) Streich, Tim (Bobby Wilk) Michael; two nephews; Edgar (Sherri) Bowdish, Jr, and Neil (Ashley Zanotto) Bowdish; one niece; Kathryn (Brian) Nelson; great nieces and nephews; Brandon (Megan) Bowdish, Brittney (Jarrod Woodyard) Bowdish, Olivia Nelson, Karley Nelson and Xhavier Bowdish; great-great nephew; Gabriel Bowdish, and great-great niece; Evelyn Bowdish.

In addition to his parents, Albert is preceded in death by one brother; Donald Adrian Bowdish.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 4 – 7 pm at the Carrier Funeral Home, 2834 Maplevale, Rd., Brookville, PA 15825.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, also at the Carrier Funeral Home beginning at 11:00 am, and officiated by Pastor Joe Short. Military honors will be conducted by the Brookville Honor Guard following the service.

Interment will take place privately at the Richardsville Baptist Cemetery, Warsaw Twp., Jefferson Co., PA.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carrier Funeral Home, 2834 Maplevale, Rd., Brookville, PA 15825.

Memorial contributions may be made in Albert’s name to the American Legion Post 102 Honor Guard, PO Box 323, Brookville, PA 15825 or the Brookville First Methodist Church, 205 Jefferson Street, Brookville, PA 15825. Please visit our website at www.carrierfh.com to find more information or place online condolences.