Bowers, Mona (nee Gallo) 43, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and friends on January 9, 2009 after a 10 year courageous battle with cancer. Her astonishing will to live inspired all who knew her. The loss will be felt by her beloved husband of 14 years, Richard, her amazing children Lisa and Richard Jr. as well as Mona’s brothers; Roger and his wife Lori, Michael and his wife Maren. Parents-in-law Donald and Eleonora Bowers; brothers-in-law Donald, Ronald and his wife Susan, sister-in-law Eleonora; six nieces Ashley, Chelsea, Stephanie, Emma, Gracie, and Sara; and nephews Donald, Derick, and Christopher; her cousin Loretta Dimsdale and Mona’s canine companion Sydney will all miss her dearly. Mona was predeceased by her parents Salvatore and Lydia Gallo and her sister, Lisa. Mona will always be known for her vivacious love of life, extraordinary wit, generous nature, and unerring sensibility. Mona was a tireless volunteer within her community. Respects can be paid on Monday January 12, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 at Volk-Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649. A Mass will be held at 10AM on Tuesday, January 13th at St. Joseph’s Church, Oradell NJ. Donations in honor of Mona’s spirit can be made to Eastern Star Grand Chapter Voluntary Donation for Ovarian Cancer, Attn: Gwendolyn G. Milley, 4 Williamsburg Ct., Glassboro, NJ 08028-1666.