Janice Marie Bowley

Janice Marie Bowley, 80 of Meadville, passed away, at UPMC Hamot, due to complications of a heart procedure, on Thursday, July 19, 2018. She was born in Meadville, PA on June 17, 1938, a daughter of Charles and Anna Metzenbacher. She married Arthur James Bowley on June 18, 1960, he preceded her in death on July 6, 2008. She was a graduate of Meadville Area High School in 1957. Janice enjoyed being in her Women's Bowling League, Crocheting, writing to her numerous Pen Pals and loved to cook and bake. Janice also loved taking pictures of family and friends and creating entertaining photo albums. She was known for her delicious homemade cabbage rolls and peanut butter fudge. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Nahay and her husband, Rich of Meadville; a son-in-law, Ron Coleman of Meadville; three grandchildren, Chad Nahay of Meadville, Garrett Nahay and his wife, Allissa of Cochranton and Andy Coleman of Pittsburgh; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Beau Nahay; her close friends, Marion Davis, Norma Bayer, Althea Burger, and family friend and personal family photographer, Bonnie Van Nort. Janice is preceded in death by her daughter, Jill Coleman, her husband Arthur James, her parents and several aunts and uncles. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cochranton Elementary School Library, 225 S Franklin St, Cochranton, PA 16314. Thank you to all of the neighbors over the past 58 years who were always there for her. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Janice's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.