Body of Missing Elderly Man Found

Body of missing elderly man found

Howard, Pa. — The body of a Centre County man who went missing around Christmas was found on his property last month.

Remains of missing Centre County man found on property

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Nearly nine months after he was reported missing, a Centre County man's remains have been found, according to Centre County Coroner Scott A. Sayers. Leon Bowman, 78, was first reported missing Dec. 24, 2024, after he was last seen near his mailbox along Howard Divide Road. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Search for missing Centre County man continues, reward being offered Sayers says the remains, later identified through de…

Remains of Missing Centre County Man Found; No Foul Play Suspected

The remains of a 78-year-old Centre County man reported missing last December have been located and no foul play is suspected in his death, Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers said on Tuesday. Leon Bowman's remains were discovered on Sept. 9 on his Curtin Township property, Sayers wrote in a release. Bowman, who was 77 years old at the time he was reported missing, was subsequently identified through dental records. Sayers did not immediately res…