Obituary

McGowan, Karen J., 76, of Johnstown, passed away on June 26, 2025. Born on August 30, 1948, in Johnstown, to the late J. Thomas and Blanche (Skelly) Jordan. Preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Jordan. Survived by her loving husband, Michael V. McGowan; children, Wendy (McGowan) Weller (Martin), Michael J. McGowan (Kelly McAneny), and Jennifer (McGowan) Poborski (David); grandchildren, Sarah and Leah Weller, Brett and Connor McGowan, Tanner and Koltin Poborski, and Corey Authier; nephews, Todd (Cathie) and Ryan (Marsha) Jordan; sister-in-law, Sharon Jordan; and longtime friends, John and the late Natalie Ofsanko. Karen retired after 48 years of dedicated service from First National Bank. She loved spending time with her family and friends, going out to dinner with her lunch bunch friends, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, playing Monday night bingo at the Elks, and going to the casino. She was a member of the Solomon Run Firemen’s Club and the Windber Moose. Karen adored her family, grandchildren, and friends. Her kindness and generosity will be missed. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM at Hindman Funeral Homes,1521 Frankstown Road, where a service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center in memory of Karen as a breast cancer survivor. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com.