Rowena J. (Zimmerman) Carrier

Rowena J. Carrier, 84, formerly of Cabot passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She had resided with her daughter Joan since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Prior to that, Rowena moved to Concordia in 2018 after selling her family homestead in Sarver where she lived most of her life and raised her family. Rowena was born in New Kensington, PA on June 3, 1936, and was the eldest daughter of the late Mary M. (Huth) Zimmerman and Robert R. Zimmerman. Rowena was a member of St. Mary Mother of God Church in Freeport where she had been the organist for many years. After raising her family of seven children Rowena obtained her Medical Cetificate. She was then employed at Westinghouse along with her husband Gary, until they both retired in 1994. She had also worked for many years with the Kroger Co. and part time at the old Freeport Hardware Store. Rowena cherished her family and loved spending time with them. She also enjoyed sewing, beach vacations, and playing piano. Rowena is survived by her children: William (Linda) Carrier, of Sarver, LuAnn (Ted) Keener, of Sarver, Daniel (Dawn) Carrier, of Masontown, WV, Teri Jo Carrier, of Pittsburgh, Joan (Douglas) Hilliard, of Butler, John (Jodi) Carrier, of Industry, and Michael Carrier, of Saxonburg. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Also surviving are cousins, numerous nieces and nephews, and a Brother-in-Law, Ronald Andre' of Mesa AZ. She also leaves behind her dog, Gibbs. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Gary in 2003, who was her high school sweetheart. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Bobby Zimmerman, Carol Andre', Florence Oberdick, Maureen Banks and brother in laws: Leonard Oberdick and James Banks. At the family's request there will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Freeport and burial was held in St. Mary's Cemetery in Freeport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to; Alzheimer's Association 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite E-201 Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Unit, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009.

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