Viola M. Colflesh Bowser, 84, of Ursina, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Somerset Hospital. She was born September 8, 1932 in Confluence, a daughter of Joseph H. and Dessie (Austin) Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, John F. Colflesh and Harvey Bowser; infant children, Brenda and John; son-in-law, Michael Hartman; sisters, Jean Hostetler, Ruby Lytle, Linda Metheney, Hazel Mae Hall, Esther Sanner and Virginia Williams and foster brother, Leonard Hall. She is survived by daughters, Barbara Harrold and husband, James, Rockwood, Deborah Frazee and husband, Dean, Fort Hill, Janice Wood and husband, Harry, Centerville, TX and Pamela Hartman, Confluence; nine grandchildren, J.B., Jonathan, Michael, Megan, Kara, Kristi, April, Amber and Michael and 13 great grandchildren. Viola was a member of the United Community Church of God and the Ursina American Legion Post 946 Ladies Auxiliary. Along with her husband, John, she operated the family farm and owned and operated Viola's Restaurant in Confluence for many years. The restaurant was famously known for Vi's Pies. She loved square dancing and cooking for her family. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Friday at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence, where a service will be held at 11 AM Saturday with Rev. Samuel McClintock officiating. Interment in Younkin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Viola's memory to the Rams Backpack Program, 320 Iron Church Rd., Rockwood, PA 15557 or the Somerset Co. Area Agency on Aging, 1338 Edgewood Ave., Somerset, PA 15501.