John M. Bowen, 72, of 9784 Hewitt Road, Clarksville, NY passed away Friday (June 30, 2023) at home.

Born July 15, 1950, in Jamestown, he was a son of Myron and Doris Barnes Bowen. On Feb. 12, 1972, in Tuscon, Ariz., he married the former Deborah Lauer, who survives.

John graduated from Silver Creek High School, Class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy.

After his military service he worked for Dresser Rand, ACME Electric and Combined Life Insurance, but last owned and operated BEST Satellite Company with his wife.

He enjoyed playing in the Friends Party and Dance Band all over Allegany and Cattaraugus County. He loved listening to music and being with his family.

He leaves behind his wife, Debbie; three sons, Joshua Bowen of Bolivar, Danel (Jennifer) Bowen of Bolivar and Jason (Katie) Wenki of Portville; a daughter, Sarastarr (Corey) Johnson of Little Genesee; a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Baxter of Wellsville; his grandchildren, Seth, Alana, Lillian, Sawyer, Alex, Raina, Izik, Jaxson, Skye and Marley; a sister, Marsha (Gary) Wright of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the family home on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.