Carol-Howe-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc. - Dillsburg

Carol B. Howe

1931 - 2018

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I am terribly saddened to learn of Carol's passing, and so long after it happened. Carol was my mother Jane Pope's friend, and she was my friend too. They became friends when they lived in New Cumberland at Beacon Hill and enjoyed each other's company tremendously. They started a Red Hats group together and they laughed all the time. I found this today after trying to figure out how to contact Carol to let her know my mother died a few weeks ago. The two of them fell out of touch as...

I got to know Carol at Shepherdstown Church. Carol was a very nice lady and feel so bad that I didn't know she passed away. I'm sorry I missed her Memorial service and several church members are also. Sandy Yost

Carol was a very nice Lady, I will miss our chats.

Obituary

Carol's Obituary

Carol B. Howe, 87, of Dillsburg, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at her home.

She was born March 2, 1931, in Milford, DE, the daughter of the late William Thomas and Mildred (Figgs) Blanken.

Carol was a former owner/operator of HATS (Howe about temps) in Williamport.

She was a member of the Shepherdstown United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg, Red Hat Society, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Carol was an avid bridge player and she enjoyed following Penn State, Eagles and Flyers games. She also enjoyed traveling, knitting, painting, politics, wild birds and especially spending time with her granddaughter.  Carol also formerly volunteered at a nearby veterans hospital.

Carol is survived by a son, William A. Howe and his wife Stacey of York Springs; a daughter, Darcy E. Howe of Greenbelt, MD; and a granddaughter, Lauryn T. Howe of York Springs.

A memorial service will be held Friday, October 12, 2018, at 10:00 am in her church, Shepherdstown United Methodist Church, 1934 South York St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 with a reception to follow at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to her church at the above address.

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