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Leo James Dowling Leo James Dowling, 906 West Spring St., Titusville, passed away peacefully at 12:13 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, at Titusville Area Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Dowling was born on Feb. 23, 1920, in Titusville, a son of the late David J. and Catherine M. Strawbridge Dowling. A life-long resident of Titusville, he attended St. Titus Grade School and was a member of the Class of 1939 at St. Joseph�s Academy. After graduation from high school, Mr. Dowling worked in the maintenance department at Titusville Iron Works. Shortly before the start of World War II, he was transferred to the machine shop. In August 1943, Mr. Dowling volunteered to serve in defense of our country with the U.S. Navy. He served with the Seabees (CBMU 54 Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit), in the southwest Pacific Theater and was granted an honorable discharge Feb. 17, 1946, at San Pedro, Calif. After the war, Mr. Dowling worked for various contractors in the Titusville area. He was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners of America Local #705 in Lorain, Ohio. Later he worked as a bricklayer in Cleveland and was a member of the Brick Mason and Plaster International Union (BM & PIU) Local #5. On April 7, 1951, Mr. Dowling and the former Edna Korb were married by Rev. Fr. James F. Hopkins in the rectory at St Titus Church. From May 17, 1963, until his retirement on Oct. 31, 1981, Mr. Dowling owned and operated Marsh Gauge Pole Company. During their retirement years, he and his beloved wife enjoyed playing bridge and traveling to many far away and exotic places including China, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, western Europe, Hawaii and Alaska. In addition to traveling, Mr. Dowling was also an avid hunter and raised beagles. Mr. Dowling will be remembered for �fondness� for raspberry pie, his quick wit, his gift for telling a good story, his deep rooted faith in God and his love and commitment to his wife, family and friends. In addition to his wife, Mr. Dowling is survived by his brother Gerald �Jerry� Dowling and his wife Polly of Farrell; various sisters and brothers-in law, and countless nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, and good friends. Mr. Dowling was preceded in death by his brothers, John Arthur, George and Louis and sisters Sr. Mary Camilla, RSM, Sr. Mary Marguerite, RSM, Florence Butler, Frances Lindsay and Helen Barry. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, 203 E. Main St., Titusville, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian wake service will be conducted at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday from St. Titus Church by Father D.C. Davis, III, pastor, assisted by Rev. Taylor Camerer pastor of Pleasantville Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in St. Catharine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Leo has requested memorial donations be made to any of the following: St. Titus Church, Immaculate Conception Church in Mageetown, the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, the Sisters of Mercy in Erie or to the charity of one�s choice. Reader Condolences Nora Songer (3/8/2026) Uncle Leo- Thank you so much for everything. We will miss you! Love, Nora, Dan, Madeleine and Nolan Kent and Traci Johnson (3/8/2026) Condolences to Leo's family and friends. He was certainly a rare person to know. He'll be missed. Mary Ann Dayton (3/8/2026) You probably won't remember my name, but I am John Lamenskie's daughter and Dad was a cousin of Leo's. We live in GA and read the obituary in the Titusville Herald over the Internet. All our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David Duquette (3/8/2026) Janice and I send our prayers. Leo's wit and warmth and wisdom made every visit a delight. May he rest in peace. Add a condolence |
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