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Rose Sandra (Roseanne) Bowman of Jamestown, NY died on October 13th, 2026. She was born in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late Anthony and Bessie (Mazzurco) Guiffreda. She was the widow of Leonard Lynn Bowman, Capt. USMC (Ret.), who passed in July of 1996.
Roseanne was a 1947 graduate of Jamestown High School. She was employed at the Jamestown Worsted Mills while she was in high school during WWII. They manufactured wool products to support the war effort. She recalled working with hard-working immigrants and they formed lasting friendships. Following graduation she worked as a secretary at the Jamestown Lounge Furniture Company. During the Korean War, she was employed by the Department of Naval Personal in Arlington, Virginia.
On August 8, 1953, Roseanne and Leonard Bowman, who had begun his USMC service in 1945, were married. They were married for 43 years. During Leonard's service career, Roseanne and family were deployed to several stateside military locations, finally returning to Ashville and Jamestown for their permanent residence.
In the early years of marriage, she enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom. In 1970 she was employed at the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Health as a secretary / receptionist. In 1978, she transferred to the County Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse as a secretary and office manager in the clinics at the Jamestown Jones Hill, Mayville and Dunkirk locations. She retired in 1984.
Roseanne was a former communicant of St. James RC Church, St Johns RC Church and Sacred Heart Church in Lakewood, NY. She was a member of the Chautauqua County Historical Society, the Western NY chapter of the Military Officers Association, The Herman Kent Post Auxiliary and the former Political Study Club of Jamestown, NY. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed family get-togethers and family dinners.
In her early years, she enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, gardening and a little bit of camping. Later on, her interests were antiquing, sewing and interior decorating. She became an avid antique doll collector, repairing and making clothes for dolls. She enjoyed American History and researching the American Presidents and First Ladies.
In addition to her husband and parents, Roseanne was predeceased by her 3 brothers: Joseph, Sam and Russell Guiffreda; her sisters, Josephine (Schrum) and Mary (Swanson); and grandson, Ryan Bowman.
Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Michael P. (Mary Jane), Richard A. (Sandra) and Daniel J. (Janis) Bowman; four grandchildren: Kyle J. (Ashleigh) Bowman, Tarah M. Bowman, Christina L. (Jeremy) Craig, Megan D. (Jerrimiah) Brooks. Great grandchildren include Raelynn, Roman, Reid, and Rosemary Craig, Grayson, Bently and Jace Brooks.
A private service for the immediate family only will be held at Lind Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St James RC Church, The Shriners Hospitals for Children, or a charity of your choice.
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