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Kenneth Howell Obituary
August 21, 1944 - February 26, 2021
Altoona, Pennsylvania - Kenneth A. "Kenny" Howell, 76, of Hollidaysburg, recently of Homewood, passed away Friday February 26, 2021 at UPMC Altoona hospital. He was born on August 21, 1944 in Runville,PA son of the late William D. and Mary Kay (Reese) Howell. He married Jacquelyn Diane Dickson on December 14, 1963. Surviving are his wife, a daughter- Renee Diane Best (Brent) of Hollidaysburg, a son- Michael Alan Howell (Michelle) of Port Matilda, 4 grandchildren- Ryan Howell (Penny Prough), Tyler Howell (Emily Newman), Justin and Jordan Best; and a great granddaughter- Gracelyn Howell. Kenny is also survived by 2 sisters- Mary Ann Breon (Kerm), Nancy Barnes, and by a brother- Stacie Howell (Betsey), several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister- Barbara Robinson and by his brother- William David Howell Jr. Kenny enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and dogs, and he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was of the Methodist Faith and was a lifetime member of the Heidelberg Country Club, Bavarian Aid Society, and a social member of the Bellefonte Undine Fire Co. He was a 1962 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School, and retired as Manager of Network Services for Verizon after 38 years. All services will be privately held at the convenience of the family. Entombment will take place in Alto Reste Park Cemetery. Arrangements are with The Good Funeral Home Inc. www.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com
Memorial contributions may be made to: Geeseytown Fire Company or to the Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service.
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Colben L Clinger
March 11, 2021
I don't necessarily have the rights words to say or to present them for such as this hardship. Our relationship was unique. I did take care of him. I was the main person day in and out. You build a relationship over time. Honestly he didn't respond well with me at first. I had to get help because I hadn't built the trust or bond with him. To say one day there was a switch. Like something happened a change. From that day I was mainly solely the one who took care of him. He had to take the time to get know someone. I say friend because he would surprise me in such a compassionate way. We talk about life. Football hunting etc. I Talked to him and he talk with me there were times he was just was so funny even playful like he treated me like a friend he smile and laugh at times. We just joke around and I tried to do everything in my power to know that he meant alot to me and I do everything. I could to make it known to him. There were those moments he remind me whose boss, but those moments are far and few in between. Everyone has their days. I take those moments because he was such kind hearted man overall as I known him as. It is hard for me and do miss him and he is on my mind constantly. It is hard we did build a bond. I know this season is hard on us all. I can only imagine the loss of Ken. To his loved ones. Thank you for allowing me that time with him. Words can't express this enough. Or help grief through this time. I am thankful for him. I hope everyone can get to otherside.
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William Miller
March 3, 2021
My condolences to Kenny's family. We were neighbors in Runville. RIP Kenny.
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