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HOWARD STROBLE
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — Howard G. Stroble, 87, died Sat., Jan. 16 of complications from advanced dementia.
He was born in Portland, Ind., to James "Cap" and Mabel Stroble, and was raised in Lima, on Brice Ave., graduating from Lima Senior High School in 1946.
He graduated from Bowling Green University with a B.S. in chemistry. After two years in the U.S. Army, he worked as a research chemist for National Cash Register in Dayton, where he holds patents that advanced the microencapsulation technology used for carbonless copy paper (No Carbon Required or NCR paper) and scratch-and-sniff.
He lived most of his adult life in Dayton. He moved to West Chester, Pa., seven years ago after his wife of 51 years, Alice (nee McCrum), died.
He is survived by daughters Zoe Werden (Dave) of Montrose, Co., and Zan Hale of West Chester, Pa., and son Zack Stroble (Juli) of Chicago, and grandchildren Alicia Plantz (Mark), Hannah Golaszewski (Frank), Adeline Hale, Jackson Stroble and Jayme Stroble.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Feb. 13 at the Southern Hills United Methodist Church, 2287 S. Dixie Hwy., Kettering, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) or Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation (cchfoundation.net).
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Stroble
Margo Hutchison
January 13, 2023
Zoe, Zan and Zack,
The memory of your dad's passing came up in my email today. Fond memories of his keen sense of humor. There always seemed to be a hit of mischief in his eyes and smile. As you remember your dad, may you know he was appreciated by many others. And whenever I see a scratch and sniff... of course I think of Howard! And now we are Reconciling Methodists. He would say perhaps, "What took you so long."
Margo Hutchison
February 10, 2016
Zoe, Zan and Zack,
Saddened to hear of your father's passing. So many memories of your dad. The twinkle in his eye and smile on his face. Thankful he is at eternal rest. May God, friends and family be with you as you mourn the loss of your father.
Margo Hamlin Hutchison
Samie & John Noonan
February 4, 2016
Our condolences to the Stroble and Werden families. May God Bless you all! Respectfully, John and Samie Noonan
Jessica DiGiacomo
February 3, 2016
Howard, I am so happy I had the chance to get to know you at Simpson Meadows. I will always cherish our memories we shared. I miss you so much!
Jill Johnson
January 23, 2016
Quite a remarkable life! May fond memories comfort you. My condolences to the family.
Jill Johnson
Judy Umstattd
January 22, 2016
Howard was one of my favorites while growing up. He was a wonderful father to all of you. I know you will miss him.
January 20, 2016
Hold on tight to your memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and remember the love between you and your loved one.
Dave Bromley
January 20, 2016
Saddened to see another one of our J. M. Holt families' parents leave us. Howard always had a smile and sparkle in his eyes - even when refereeing. Loved his joy for life and his care and compassion for all of us. He will be remembered and missed.
DEBORAH BROMLEY FUCHS
January 20, 2016
so so many memories at the Stroble homestead! Howard was an amazing man that put up with a lot of us girls for many years - even when he was gifted with a son later on....more girls showed up to play with Zack!
His only rule that I can remember was no dogs.....so instead they filled the home with every other creature....ducks, rabbits, squirrels......going there on Springhill was like going to a farm!
and now Alice and Howard are together again. We are all blessed for knowing them.
Nancy Buchanan-Harper
January 19, 2016
To The Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Mabel from working at St. Rita's. Thinking of you at this time.
Sincerely,
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