Rosemary Elizabeth Bowmar
January 10, 1931 ~ July 7, 2022
Rosemary Elizabeth Bowmar, age 91, a resident of Moatsville, passed away Thursday July 7, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. Rosemary was born January 10, 1931 in Brownton, WV, a daughter of the late John George and Mary (Rusnak) Serback. Rosemary was united in marriage on January 17, 1948 to Charles Marshall Bowmar who preceded her in death on May 6, 2015. Surviving is son, John Christopher Bowmar and wife Patty Sue of Philippi, daughters, Dianna Karopchinsky and husband John of Moatsville, Anita Swisher and husband Van of Grafton, brothers, Paul Serback and wife Diane of Philippi, and David Serback and wife Mia of Florida, seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, nephew whom Rosemary reared, William Serback and wife Nikki of Watertown, NY, close neighbor whom Rosemary considered her family Stephan Moats and wife Mindy of Moatsville, and several nieces and nephews.
Rosemary was preceded in death by grandson J.C. Bowmar, brothers, Michael, George, Richard, John Edward, Stephen, Joseph, and Robert Michael Serback, sisters, Betty J. Riley, Sandra Malackanich. Rosemary worked for WV Plastics, Grafton Shirt Factory was a supervisor for a Tomato Plant in Flemington, and a seamstress for Reidboard Brothers. Rosemary was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, the St. Elizabeth A & R, Barbour County 4-H, Barbour County CEOS, the Republican Executive Committee, Barbour County Winter Fair. She enjoyed making crafts, working in her garden which she strived for it to be the best around, was an avid farmer, and enjoyed cooking and opening her home to family and friends for the meals she would prepare. Rosemary never met a stranger. The family would like to thank WV Caring for their exceptional care and comfort they gave to Rosemary and family during her difficult time.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Monday July 11, from 5- 8 pm a wake service will be held at 7 pm on Monday. Visitation will resume on Tuesday July 12, from 8 am- 10:30 am at which time Rosemary will be moved to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. A mass of Christian burial will be at 11 am at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Fr. Babu Joseph as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Tacy Crossroads Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wwrightfunerahomeservices.com
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John and Patty, my sincere condolences. She lived a beautiful life. Prayers at this difficult time.
Also, Paul and Diane. It’s such a small world. My condolences and prayers.
Very sad to be writing this gonna miss coming to West Virginia to visit u and bring your cheese curd.my thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Rosemary you took me in to your lovely family treated me like I was your son love you always .
Condolances to the family. I loved hanging out with Rosemary when I was a member of the Pleasant Creek CEOS. She was such a fun person with so many crafts (that is what I loved). She will be missed by all who knew her.
Such a wonderful soul and a valued blessing to have had Aunt Rosemary in my life. I will forever cherish my time with her. My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved her at this difficult time. Her love was always a constant shining star in my life and I am certain it is adorning a place in heaven with the same warmth and love it did here on earth.
What a lovely lady she was.
To Rosemary’s family. We are sorry to hear about Rosemary she was a wonderful lady. We pray that God will comfort each of you. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏 from Danny and Margie Bennett.
To Rosemary’s family, my sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to each and everyone of you. We have all lost one of the gentlest, kind, loving woman that I have ever met. She was a inspiration to all that knew her. To know her was knowing true unconditional love.❤️ Truly sorry I was unable to be there. If there is ever anything I can do please don’t hesitate to ask. Hugs and ❤️to all. Teresa Rexroad