Pauline Bowen Dively, age 93 of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born on Thursday, September 8, 1932, in Middlebury Center, PA, the daughter of the late Guy and Helen (Briggs) Stevens.
She was married for 43 years to Verne W. Bowen, who preceded her in death on August 29, 1995. She was then married for 25 years to Shirley F. Dively, he preceded her in death on December 28, 2023.
She graduated from Wellsboro High School, class of 1950, and was a member of Wellsboro United Methodist Church.
Pauline and her husband, Verne Bowen, owned and operated Kilkaro Holstein Farm, a family farm, until 1992. She was a former Red Cross volunteer at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. She enjoyed needlework and square dancing and was a member of the Canyon Squares for many years. Traveling adventures included all fifty states and fifteen other countries.
Pauline is survived by a son, Dave Bowen of Wellsboro; a daughter, Julie (Bill) Orris of Dillsburg, PA; stepchildren: Bruce Dively, Sara Rinninger and Lynn McDaniel, four grandchildren: Timothy (Amy) Hartel, Erika (Dan) Boyd, Lindsay (Keith) Moore and Kenneth (Carli) Diltz, and numerous step grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, Pauline was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen and her husband Warren Miller, and a sister Marie (Charles) Carleton. Her family had grown to include great grandchildren, as well as great-great grandchildren. Her family brought her great joy.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects, Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10-11am at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. A funeral service will follow at 11am with her pastor, Liz Jackson, officiating. Burial will be in Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Charleston Twp.
Memorials in her memory may be made to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, PO Box 547, Wellsboro, Pa 16901. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
