Tammy M. (Kestle) Bower, age 44, of Edinboro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 14, 2022, after an extended, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Erie, PA on October 16, 1977.
Tammy graduated from Corry High School in 1996. She was employed at Edinboro University and held the position of Fiscal Payroll Technician. She attended Girard Alliance Church with her family. Tammy loved raising her three girls and enjoyed going for drives, traveling, and attending events with friends and family. She enjoyed trying new things and visiting new places.
Survivors include her three daughters- Ashley Kestle, Cieara and Miley Bower, all of Edinboro; her two sisters- Tracy Schoonover and family of Girard, and Natalie Kestle and family of Ft. Worth, TX; and her brother, Anthony Kestle and family of Waterford. She is also survived by her parents, Timothy and Nancy (Wisinski) Kestle, both of Erie; her maternal grandmother, Carol Wisinski of Erie; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Erie area and several other states. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Richard and Shirley Kestle, and maternal grandfather, Raymond Wisinski.
Friends are invited to call at Van Matre Funeral Home in Edinboro on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and may attend the funeral service there on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Committal service and burial will follow at Waterford Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Tammy Bower Benefit Fund, Andover Bank, 212 W. Plum Street, Edinboro, PA 16412.
Dear Nancy and Tim,
I’m so sorry to see that your daughter has passed away. It’s so devastating, as our children are never supposed to predecease us. Cancer is just devastating. Her death leaves a hole in your heart that will always remain. You’ll think about her every day. Sometimes you’ll cry…sometimes you’ll smile. Your life won’t be the same…just different.
I know how you’re feeling. My husband and I lost our daughter 5 years ago on the 26th. She was 35 and died from complications of Type 1 diabetes.
I’m sorry that you’re having to go through this. I pray for your comfort and peace.
Most sincerely,
Rhonda (Hood) Maxa
I am so so sorry to hear of the passing of Tammy. Tammy was such a sweet, loving, caring individual. I loved Spending time with her in high school. She always had a smile on her face. I have such fond memories of time spent in High School with her. To her daughters, siblings, parents and the rest of her family, I’m thinking of you all during this difficult time. I’m so sorry.
I’m so sorry to hear ofcTammy’s passing, she was a dear sweet soul and showed nothing but kindness to me during my time at Edinboro. Prayers for her daughters and family. Rest With God Tammy we wi see you again. For Gods word says “To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord”. 💗💗💗🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Tony, my deepest condolences to you and your family
Oh, Tony, I’m so terribly sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing! She was such a nice girl, and I think of you both often. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry.