Jay W. Bowman, 64 of Ruffsdale, passed away at 11:50 PM Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his residence. Jay was born February 13, 1955 in Mount Pleasant, a son of the late George Leroy and Mary Margaret (Sheetz) Bowman, who passed away in 1982 and 1992 respectively. He married Patricia A. "Patty" (Miller) Bowman on May 30, 1986.

Jay was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He graduated from Hempfield High School, Class of 1973 and was proprietor of Jay's 31 Diner in Ruffsdale. Previously he was owner/operator of Jay's Bar & Restaurant for 20 years in Yukon and PJ's Pizza and Subs in Scottdale. He was a member of the American Legion Post #446, Mount Pleasant and the Vets Club of Wyano. Jay enjoyed cooking and riding his Harley.

Jay will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife of 33 years, Patricia A. "Patty" (Miller) Bowman; his two children, Diane J. Murphy of Jeannette and Jim H. Koshinsky and wife Kelly of Greensburg; his step-son, Eric D. Bowman of Donora; his three grandchildren, Logan P. Murphy, Noah J. Koshinsky, and Addison M. Koshinsky; his three siblings, Janice Chearney and husband Jim and Marilyn Bungard and husband Ronald, all of Phoenix, AZ, and Donald Dean Bowman Sr. and wife Norma of Hunker; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet dog, Shelby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George R. Bowman; and his sister, Carol Mitchell.

Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 SPRING STREET, SCOTTDALE (724-887-5300 / www.fergusonfunerals.com / GPS: N40 degrees 06.136, W79 degrees 35.278). Family and friends will be received from 1-8 PM Sunday and from 10-11 AM Monday. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday with Pastor Bill "Smokey" Baird officiating. Chapel committal service and interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of the family. Love Lasts Forever!