Paul L. Sowles, 94, formerly of Pleasantville, PA. died Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 8:00 P.M. at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home, Warren, PA. He was born August 6, 1918 in Grand Valley, PA. to the late Bert and Edith Burleigh Sowles. He had resided most of his entire life in Pleasantville, PA. He was a 1936 graduate of Pleasantville High School. He had served during World War II with the U.S. Navy. Paul was employed with the former Universal Cyclops as a Lab Technician. He had a lifelong interest in Aeronautics, Paul spent many years building and flying RC Model Planes. He is survived by 2 sons – Richard Sowles and wife, Kathy of Russell, PA., Michael Sowles and wife, Jean of Pleasantville, PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor McCalmont Sowles whom he married June 4, 1941 in Las Vegas, NV., 1 Brother – Arthur Sowles in 1934. A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA. 16365 or any Humane Society of their choice or Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365. Those wishing to place e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA. is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Dick and Mike,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He is very close to my Dad’s age and I know how everyday is precious at this age. Know I am thinking of you.
Betsy Meabon
I remember being with Paul when he was caring for Eleanor and as he grieved for her after her death. I was honored by his request to officiate at her funeral. I appreciated his attendance at Pleasantville Presbyterian Church. He was a good man and a devoted husband. I am grateful to him for sharing his love of RC airplanes with me. His workshop was something to behold.
My condolences and prayers to the family.
I worked with Paul for many years at Cyclops. I’m very sorry to hear of his passing. I have many good memories of working with Paul. I’m happy that he lived to a ripe old age and hope he enjoyed good health. God bless him.
Dick & Mike –
So sorry to hear of your dad passing. Last year we lost my Mother also age 94. Remember the good times they are special. My thoughts are with you.
Garnet (Carlberg) Garczek