Donald S. Bowser grew up in the family business. His father, Fred S. Bowser established his funeral home in Parker in 1919. Six of his 10 children eventually became licensed funeral directors and opened funeral homes throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Donald Bowser, the eldest son, opened his funeral home in Plumville in 1931.

After Donald's death in 1969, his wife Anne continued to operate the family business until her death in 1986.

Today, Plumville's population has vastly decreased compared to the fast paced days when coal mining was big business.  The Plumville Funeral Home still enjoys a comfortable business serving the Plumville, Sagamore, Creekside, Marion Center and the outlying areas of the countryside.

Donald’s daughter, Pamela, and her husband, Michael Minich, purchased the funeral home from her mother, Anne Bowser, in 1985. The name was then changed to “Bowser-Minich”. (Bowser-Minich is pronounced “Bowser-MinicK”)

A new facility was built in Indiana in 1986. The new facility was dedicated in memory of Donald and Anne Bowser, previous owners of the Plumville business. The primary offices all operate out of the Indiana location. Indiana is a mid-size college town approximately 60 miles from Pittsburgh.

Both locations offer the same services, prices and staff. The one difference in the funeral homes is the size and convenience, which the newer Indiana home takes first place. The funeral homes are 17 miles apart.

"Donald S. Bowser, third from left, pictured with his father and brothers.
Seven out of eight sons were involved in funeral service."