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Howard Lerner Obituary
Howard Lerner, 84, of Annapolis, died March 28.
Born April 6, 1925, he graduated from Annapolis High School, and attended the University of Maryland.
His education was interrupted when he entered the Army during World War II and served throughout the South Pacific. After his discharge, he completed his studies at the University of Maryland, and following graduation, received a law degree from George Washington University.
After a brief career as a lawyer, he entered his family business, Public Sales Office on Main Street, which he owned and operated for many years.
Howard was a lifelong member of Kneseth Israel Congregation, and belonged to the Masons and B'nai Brith.
Howard is survived by his siblings, Judge Eugene M. and Lenore Lerner, and Adele Schickowitz of Annapolis; three nephews and two nieces; one great-niece and four great-nephews.
Graveside services were held at Beth Jacob Cemetery, Finksburg. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Kneseth Israel Congregation, 1125 Spa Rd., Annapolis, MD 21403. Arrangements made by Sol Levinson & Bros. Inc.
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Ray Your Friend
September 11, 2010
Today is my birthday and since it's a Saturday I thought it would be nice to spend the day in Annapolis. Before leaving I looked up Mr. Learner and saw his notice. Whenever I traveled there I would always plan on stopping into Mr. Lerner's shop. Sometimes I would be the first person through the door when he opened at noon. If I got there early I could see him descend the stairs on his way to opening up. I guess he lived over his shop. Stop in front of the Public Sales Office and look up and down Main Street and much of what you will see are stores that you can go into in any city. Mr. Lerner and his shop were different from those stores and that is what I loved about them both. Annapolis just won't be the same.
May 8, 2010
Howard was a Main St icon and the last to hold on to what it used to be...we thought you'd always be around.
Rest in peace Howard. Know that you touched many people with your kindness. Main St will never be the same.
Mark Ingino & Sunny Bryan
Bonni Lloyd
April 23, 2010
He always had something fun and different for the Holidays. Remember that year he had that funny little carousel that he thought was so much fun. He really worked hard on me to buy that one.
Chris Rolling
April 22, 2010
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Lerner. He sold me my first Ukulele, as well as countless sets of strings and my favorite gray nylon picks. And I will never be able to find a better pair of sunglasses for $3.50. You will be missed, Mr. Lerner.
Bonni Lloyd
April 19, 2010
Mr. Lerner has been a kind presence in my life since I bought my first set of guitar strings from him over 25 years ago. Since then I have gone to him every holiday to find wonderful and often unusual gifts. From Opinel knives to his little Irish Flutes...and oh boy, what a treat if you wanted to go through his boxes of guitar picks! I will remember him always.
Howard Crise
April 13, 2010
Howard sold me my first guitar, a Yamaha for $35 and threw in the case. He was a very decent gentleman. Howard Crise
April 13, 2010
Dear Gene, Lenore & Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother, and Uncle Howard! In all of these years we never met him, but he must have been happy to live such a long life, and from the comments what else could he have been but a kind sweet soul, as all of you are! Our Love,
Marsha, Barry, Heather, Jeff, Maxwell & Jarrod
April 9, 2010
I was sorry to hear of Howard's passing. My girls will miss visiting his welcoming store on Main and his soft wecolming demeanor.
Todd Eckert
Ed Bishop
March 30, 2010
My deepest condolences. He was a kind man and an Annapolis Icon!
March 30, 2010
my kids (and grandchildren) are saddened, as am i, at the loss of howard. we'll miss visiting him at his store, getting our "cousin's discount", and looking back on the past. the next time i'm out at beth jacob cemetery, i'll stop by and say kaddish for him, as well as sam and your mom. steve rosenbaum
March 30, 2010
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Howard Lerner
Marta Braverman
2304 Bright Leaf Way
Baltimore, MD 21209
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