Janice L. Kowell, 85, of Emporium, PA passed away at her residence, Emporium, PA on Tuesday afternoon (September 17, 2024). She was born December 19, 1938 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Hess Broker. On January 3, 1960 in Emporium, PA she married the late Austin “Augie” Kowell.

Janice graduated from Cameron County High School. She worked several years at Sylvania before opening the Kowell Family Restaurant with her husband, Augie. She also worked as a housekeeper at various businesses and for several people in Emporium. She enjoyed cooking, knitting and crocheting and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived bya son, Daniel Kowell, Arizona; daughter, Jackie Kowell, Emporium; son-in-law, David “Bucket” Hallowell, Emporium; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Hallowell, two brothers, Donald and Paul Gene Broker.

The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA on Monday (September 23, 2024) from 2-4 PM followed by a service at 4:00 PM with Rev. James Eastman, Pastor, Deeper Waters Ministries, officiating.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.