{"id":165309,"date":"2026-04-14T10:55:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/165309\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:55:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:55:15","slug":"brian-bower-obituary-reading-pa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/165309\/","title":{"rendered":"Brian Bower Obituary &#8211; Reading, PA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\t\t\tBrian S. Bower \t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Brian S. Bower, 65, of Bethel, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at Complete Care<\/p>\n<p>Berkshire after his battle with Alzheimer\u2019s. He was the husband of Bernadette J. (Stafford)<\/p>\n<p>Bower, with whom he would have shared 43 years of marriage on July 14th.<\/p>\n<p>Brian established his own company, Bower Cable Construction, LLC in 1979. He was a<\/p>\n<p>dedicated and hardworking owner up until his passing. He was grateful for all the employees<\/p>\n<p>who helped him grow his business, many whom he viewed as extended family.<\/p>\n<p>Brian, a son of the late Harold and Rosanna (Wright) Bower, Sr, was born in Williamsport. In<\/p>\n<p>addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by three children, son, Robert A. Sykes, III, husband<\/p>\n<p>of Kristen L. (Fisher), daughter, Desiree M. (Bower), wife of Kevin Frantz, Jr., and Brian S.<\/p>\n<p>Bower, Jr, fiance of Rachael Tucker; two brothers, Harold E. Bower, Jr., husband of Cheryl<\/p>\n<p>(Green), and Steven D. Bower, husband of Mary (Foster); a sister, Lynn M. (Bower), wife of Ray<\/p>\n<p>Young; six grandchildren; Landon, Liam, Dillon, Adalyn, AnnaRose, and Madison; as well as<\/p>\n<p>many adored nieces and nephews; and was preceded in death by a beloved niece and nephew.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Brian was a hardworking and devoted family man. He was the beloved husband of Bernadette,<\/p>\n<p>his soulmate, with whom he shared a life filled with love, laughter, adventures, and Harley rides.<\/p>\n<p>He was a proud and legendary father and grandfather who never missed a chance to support his<\/p>\n<p>children and grandchildren at their sporting events, motocross races, and life events both big and<\/p>\n<p>small. An avid outdoorsman, Brian found peace in hunting and fishing\u2014whether in quiet<\/p>\n<p>solitude or surrounded by family and friends. He cherished the fellowship he gained by playing<\/p>\n<p>pool at local social clubs, being a member of the AMA, and the NY Snowmobile Club. A<\/p>\n<p>lifelong Steelers fan, he loved nothing more than gathering for family Steelers nights and sharing<\/p>\n<p>his passion with his family and their friends. Known for his tireless work ethic and love of the<\/p>\n<p>outdoors, his soul belonged to his family. Brian\u2019s presence will be deeply missed by his family,<\/p>\n<p>friends, and all who knew him.<\/p>\n<p>A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00PM, Friday, Apr. 24th, at Little Swatara Brethren<\/p>\n<p>Church, 31 Rehrersburg Rd., Bethel. A visitation will be held from Noon until the time of<\/p>\n<p>services. Hill Funeral Home, 111 Godfrey St., Rehrersburg, is handling arrangements. Online<\/p>\n<p>condolences may be made at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lammandwitman.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.lammandwitman.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Brian S. Bower OBITUARY Brian S. 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