Tammy P. Bowman, 57, former Ashland and Valley View resident, passed away Wednesday, March 11th, in Carlisle Pennsylvania.  Born in Pottsville, January 21, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Pearl Gahres Klinger Sr.  She was a graduate of Tri Valley High School, class of 1980, and had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant, working at the former Ashland Behavioral Center, and later as a truck driver Prime deliveries until her retirement.  Tammy had been a member of the Church of God, Weishample and St. Andrews Church, Valley View.  She enjoyed watching movies, reading magazines, and PA Lottery tickets.

Survivors

Son:  Justin Bowman, Hegins

Daughter:  Natasha Weikel, Leck Hill

Daughter:  Tira Stavinski, Ashland

Brother:  Harley Klinger Jr., Ashland

Brother:  William Gahres, Mountain Top

Sister:  Kimberly Klinger, Mountain Top

Grandchildren:  Laila and Brody Bowman, Blake Johnson, and James Stavinski

Nieces and nephews

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service, Saturday, March 21st, at 1:30 PM in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland.  Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Snyder, pastor of the Evangelical Congregational Church, Ashland.  A calling hour will begin at 12:30 PM until service.  Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.