Howland - Ann K. Sowash, 88, formally of Warren passed away peacefully Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Gillette Nursing Home. Ann was born August 10, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Harry L and Jane O. Braden. She was a graduate of South High School in Youngstown, Ohio, Oberlin College, Case Western Reserve School of Nursing. Ann retired as a Registered Nurse at Cleveland University Hospital and as a Trauma Nurse at Hill Side Hospital. She was member of the First United Methodist Church in Warren, Homebuilders, Joy Circle, Monday Afternoon Club, Bridge Club, Red Cross Volunteer and Mobile Meals. Ann is survived by her two sons John (Marti) Sowash of Howland and Dan (Nancy) Sowash of Warren, Daughter Marsha (Bruce) Longshore of Columbus, four grandchildren Ann Druseikis, Holly (John) Oglesby, Kristin (Zac) McKenzie and Allyson (Dan) Short, four great grandchildren Matthew, Cosmo, Benjamin and Braden, and a niece Kathy (Jim) Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack Sowash whom she married June 7, 1947 and passed away April 14, 2004, and two sisters Miriam Stauffer, and Leona McKee. Family and friends may call Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the First United Methodist Church on North Park Ave. followed by a Service at 12:00 noon at the Church with Pastor Rick Oaks officiating. Burial will be in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church 309 N. Park Ave. Warren, Ohio 44481. Arrangements handled by the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel 1884 North Rd. NE, Warren, Ohio 44483. Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolence's to the Sowash family.