Paul J. Rowe

Paul J. Rowe, 64, of New Brighton, passed away 4/3/2024.

Born October 29, 1959, in McKees Rocks, he was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Skubiak) Rowe. Paul was a member of the New Brighton High School class of 1977. He attended the Gemological Institute of America in California, which prepared him to repair jewelry for several local jewelers, before eventually taking ownership of Lane Jewelers in 1983. He loved designing and fabricating unique jewelry pieces for customers, friends, and family, and provided many Beaver County area couples with engagement rings and wedding bands over the years. He was most recently employed at Eaton Corporation, Beaver, applying his skills soldering and fabricating circuit breaker components. Paul loved music and played the violin and piano. He was a gifted photographer who enjoyed giving away his photos and making custom note cards for friends and family. Paul was well liked and loved by many and will be remembered as someone who loved life, greatly enjoyed spending time with people, and making friends, with an infectious personality. He was greatly loved by family and friends, and he loved them all very much.

Surviving is his sister, Cindy (Jeff) Gaynor, brother, Bert (Barb) Rowe, nephew, Randy (Kaitlyn) Rowe, their children, Finn and Josie, nephew, Alec (Kate) Rowe, niece, Samantha Rowe (Jared Woodward), cousins, Sandra (Dick) Costin and Joyce Fields, as well as close friends, Keith and Patty Frischkorn, Brad and Donna Custer, and Kevin and Bella Schimke. Paul was also very close to many of his co-workers at Eaton Corporation, who he frequently spoke fondly of. He loved his work there and being part of that team.

Friends will be welcomed Sunday, April 7, from 1-4 PM, at J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, with a service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Paul’s name to the Gemological Institute of America Scholarship Fund, Carlsbad CA