Bonnie J. (McCune) Lowe, 88, of Cherry Tree, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at her home.
The daughter of Donald Jamison and Sarah (MacNicol) McCune, Bonnie was born on July 9, 1934 in Wilkinsburg, PA. Bonnie’s grandparents, Duncan and Jeannie MacNicol, emigrated to the United States from Hamilton, Scotland, in 1906.
Bonnie was a 1953 graduate of Harmony Area High School where, during her senior year, she was a member of the choir, cheerleader, librarian, and involved in the senior play.
On September 15, 1954, she married James Lowe, Jr., and they shared over forty-two years of marriage together. After Jim’s heart attack and subsequent transplant, Bonnie provided medical care and support to her husband for over ten years until his death in 1997.
Bonnie worked several jobs during her lifetime, but was primarily a homemaker focused upon her family. Over the years, she prepared many delicious meals for her family and friends topped off with favorite desserts such as cream puffs, cinnamon rolls, and blackberry pie. She loved attending the sporting events and musical/theatrical performances of her children and grandchildren.
Bonnie was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who will be greatly missed by her extended family and friends. She was also a long-time member of the Cherry Tree United Methodist Church.
Bonnie is survived by her three children: James D. Lowe and wife Brenda S. of Cherry Tree, PA; Ronald L. Lowe and wife Brenda L. of Cherry Tree, PA; Cathy S. Lowe and husband Donald Boozer of Twinsburg, OH; as well as her devoted companion of more than twenty years, Taylor McCracken of Hubbard, OH.
She is also survived by her dearly loved grandchildren: James D. Lowe, Jr. and wife Jordan; Melissa Leasure and husband Vernon; Linsey Griffin and husband Kevin; Julie Roach and husband Bradley; Whitney Lowe; Caitlin Boozer; and Kevin Boozer; and great-grandchildren: Reagan Lowe; Camden Lowe; Megan Ferrier and husband Justin; Alaina Leasure; Lucas Griffin; Harper Roach; and Theo Roach.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Donna Lou (McCune) Bennett, and brother Terry D. McCune.
Family and friends will be received from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA and again from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., the time of the 11:00 a.m. funeral service, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Lecorchick officiating. Interment will take place at North End Protestant Cemetery, Northern Cambria, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be forwarded to the American Heart Association. Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Bonnie’s guestbook and to share condolence messages.
