John Joseph Rowan, 83

MILLSBORO - John Joseph Rowan, formerly of Boothwyn, Pa., passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009, in the Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 83. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II for eight years. Mr. Rowan then worked as a machinist for Westinghouse, retiring in 1991. John enjoyed body building, ice skating and he was an avid model ship builder. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Rose (Moser) Rowan; a son, John J. Rowan Jr. of Pa.; two daughters, Lorraine Epright and her husband James of Springfield, Pa., and Theresa Eshback and her husband Ted of Pa.; two step-daughters, Jacqueline Pilkington of Aston, Pa., and Debra Decker and her husband Scott of Woolwich Township, N.J.; two brothers, James Rowan of Seattle, Wash., and Frank Bunch of Sharon Hill, Pa.; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Services and burial are private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in John's name to the American Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Millsboro.