Obituary of John W. Dowling

John W. Dowling, 56, of 114 N. Monroe St. Titusville, passed away Friday afternoon December 13, 2013 at the Titusville Area Hospital following an extended illness. John was born on June 3, 1957 in Titusville, a son of Doris “Dorie” Irwin Dowling Wescoat and the late Louis W. Dowling. He was a graduate of the Titusville High School, class of 1975 and had attended the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville. John was a veteran having served in the US Air Force. John had been employed for a number of years as a technician for Conair in Franklin. John had attended St. Titus Church. He was an avid Steelers fan. John is survived by his mother of Erie; two sisters, Diane Burke and husband Pete of Naples, FL, and Catherine Dowling of Erie; a brother, David Dowling of Oklahoma; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard L. “Rich” Dowling and Timothy I. Dowling. No public calling hours or funeral service will be conducted per John’s request. Interment will be in St. Catharines Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Titusville YMCA or to the Titusville Area School District (TASD) Athletic Dept. Attn: Business Office 221 N. Washington St. Titusville, PA 16354.