Marion Rowan

Rowan, Marion Klevan, (nee: Buffington), 96, of Mays Landing, passed away on January 24, 2012. Born and raised in West Chester, PA, she moved to Atlantic City in 1949, and has been a lifelong area resident. Marion worked for Woolworths, Lit Brothers, and the Atlantic City Outreach Mission of Atlantic City. She was preceded in death by her husband William Rowan, Sr., her daughters, Betty Gaskill and Barbara Lowrey, and son Robert Rowan. Marion is survived by her three sons, William Rowan, Jr. (Anita Heath), Charles Rowan, and Russell Rowan (Edith), 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A viewing will be held on Friday, January 27th, from 10-11am, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where services will be held at 11am. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery of Pleasantville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 25 Dolphin Ave., Northfield, NJ 08225.