Howard W. “Howdy” Howe, age 89, of Rochester, passed away March 31st, at his home. Howdy was born July 7th, 1934 in Rochester. He was the son of the late Howard and Margaret Ganley Howe. He was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Rochester. Howdy was a retired Assistant Chief with the Rochester Boro Police Department and also was a volunteer firemen with the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department. Howdy was a member of the F&AM Lodge 229 and the Rochester VFW Post 128. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1952 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in criminal justice from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a peace time Army Veteran and was a former Rochester Boro Councilman. He was also a former football coach with the Rochester Mighty Mite football program from 1969-1981. He was a former realtor with Coldwell Banker and was the owner of the former Howe’s Pizza Shop in Rochester.
Howdy is survived by one son and daughter in law, Michael R and Kim Howe of Poland, Oh, two daughters and sons in laws, Vicki Lynn and Thomas Kaye of Rochester, and Julie Ann and Adam Moore of Seattle, Washington, four grandchildren, Carly Wiley, Chelsea Howe, Willie, and Mikey Gwinn, three great grandchildren, Tylor, and Nadia Wiley, and Tyla Stewart. A beloved friend Emma Jean Dappenbrook of Vanport. One brother and sister in law Charles T. “Huts” and Margie Howe of Rochester and also his former wife, Judith A. Deibel of Bonita Springs, FL. Howdy was preceded in death by a daughter Judy Ann Howe, a brother Jack Howe, and his K-9 companion Lucy.
Friends will be received Friday from 2-7 in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams St. Rochester where a blessing service will be held Saturday at 11 am. Inurnment will be in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 303, Rochester.
Family wishes to thank Barry Howe, Ruth Dewhirst, Christine Russel, and Vera Cindric for their friendship care and comfort given to Howdy over the years. The Vietnam Veterans of America will provide full military honors at 11:30 am Saturday.
Howdy is survived by one son and daughter in law, Michael R and Kim Howe of Poland, Oh, two daughters and sons in laws, Vicki Lynn and Thomas Kaye of Rochester, and Julie Ann and Adam Moore of Seattle, Washington, four grandchildren, Carly Wiley, Chelsea Howe, Willie, and Mikey Gwinn, three great grandchildren, Tylor, and Nadia Wiley, and Tyla Stewart. A beloved friend Emma Jean Dappenbrook of Vanport. One brother and sister in law Charles T. “Huts” and Margie Howe of Rochester and also his former wife, Judith A. Deibel of Bonita Springs, FL. Howdy was preceded in death by a daughter Judy Ann Howe, a brother Jack Howe, and his K-9 companion Lucy.
Friends will be received Friday from 2-7 in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams St. Rochester where a blessing service will be held Saturday at 11 am. Inurnment will be in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 303, Rochester.
Family wishes to thank Barry Howe, Ruth Dewhirst, Christine Russel, and Vera Cindric for their friendship care and comfort given to Howdy over the years. The Vietnam Veterans of America will provide full military honors at 11:30 am Saturday.