Donald Eric Bower, 74, of Warren, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2026 at his residence.

He was born January 17, 1952 in Warren the son of Donald and Marjorie Hall Bower.

Donald was a 1970 graduate of Howland High School and was employed at Republic LTV Steel as a heavy equipment operator for 30 years retiring in 2006.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Julia Eutsey Bower whom he married June 26, 1971, a son Eric Bower and his wife Jessica of Howland, a daughter Christy Bower of Willard, Ohio, two brothers David Bower and his wife Carol of Louisville, Kentucky and Matthew Bower and his wife Joellen of Mecca, a sister Marla Downing of Austintown, and two grandchildren Aidan Bower and Addison Bower.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Paul Bower.

Per Donald’s wishes there are no services. Cremation will take place.

Arrangements handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

To share a memory, send a condolence, or view sympathy flowers and gifts, please visit Donald's tribute page at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.