Jonathan was born in Reading on May 25, 1951, a son of the late Michael J. "Big Mike" Gowombeck and Joan H. (Mandate) Ann.
Jon was a 1969 Reading High School graduate and a 1973 Penn State graduate. He was employed by Rockwell Intl. where he was a union organizer for United Steelworker of America, local 6996 and union safety man. He was a dedicated firefighter paramedic for Reading Fire Department for 30 years retiring in 2007. Jon was a past president of IAFF local 1803 for 25 years and a faithful member of St. Matthew Greek Orthodox Church and was Golden Glove boxer at the PAL.
Surviving is his daughter, Joan E. Gowombeck and his brother, Michael F. and his wife, Mary Gowombeck.
A viewing for Jonathan will be Tuesday March 31, 2026 from 9-11 AM in Sts. Constantine & Helen GOC, 1001 E. Wyomissing Blvd., Reading, PA. 19611, with a funeral service to commence at 11AM. Burial to follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Theo C. Auman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.theocauman.com for the Gowombeck family.
