Obituaries

Linda Darlene Copenhaver Gowers, 76, of Mt. Clare, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Linda was born on December 13, 1949, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Charles Copenhaver and Dottie Halpenny Kishbaugh.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Jerry Lee Gowers.

She is survived by her three children, Kelly Lanza Cross and her husband Ringo of Clarksburg, Brandi Gowers and her companion Tom Paugh of Quiet Dell, and Jeremy Gowers of Winchester, VA; eight grandchildren, Vincent Lanza, Karlena Lanza, Riley Lanza, Tanner Gowers, Wesley Fleming, Brayden Gowers, Payton Gowers, and Hudson Gowers; five great-grandchildren, Kayden, Kalani, Nikita, Acelyn, and Oliver; sister, Terri McCartney; brother, Shawn McCartney; half-sister, Sandy Wilson; special niece, Lorenda Glover; her fur baby, Goldendoodle, Pippa; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Robin Williams.

Linda was a graduate of Washington-Irving High School Class of 1967. She married her husband Jerry on May 27, 1972. She spent many years as the house manager for Dr. Michael Stewart. Her most prized role was being a mother and grandmother and she was her grandchildren’s biggest fan, supporting them anytime she had the chance. Her favorite place to spend time was outdoors tending to her garden, admiring birds, or basking in the glow of a bonfire. She liked traveling to the beach and to New York City at Christmas. When not enjoying nature, she could be found baking, playing board games, or playing Words with Friends. She was a football superfan and especially liked to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Linda’s family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregiver, Heather Mauller for the exceptional care she provided.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Stonewall Park Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home