Howard W. Gardner Jr.

Howard W. Gardner, Jr., 81, of Lower Saucon Twp., died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Lower Saucon Twp. He is the husband of the late Janet M. (Youngkin) Gardner, who died Aug. 7, 2009. Howard was born in Fountain Hill on August 4, 1941 to the late Howard W. Sr. and Stella (Smith) Gardner. He served our country faithfully in the US Army during Peacetime. Howard was a cabinet maker at Stofanak Custom Cabinetry, Bethlehem for 50 years until his retirement and continued woodworking at his home. He is a member of Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, Hellertown. Howard especially enjoyed being with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, walking and games at Penn State Football, Philadelphia Eagles Football and Philadelphia Phillies.

He is survived by his loving children: Jennifer G. (Michael J.) Galvin of Wrightsville, Jeffrey H. (Kimberlee A.) Gardner of Downingtown, Amy G. (Brian P.) Cranston of Barrington, NJ; siblings: Anna Mae Gillard of Bethlehem, Flora A. (John T. Jr.) Cathers of Macungie, Thomas Huff in Georgia; grandchildren: Meghan M., Zachary O., Ryan J., Lauren E., Olivia A., Ava M., Katelyn G., Amelia J., Luke G.; sister-in law: Diane (Thomas) Bartman of Allentown; sister-in-law: Roberta Youngkin of Magnolia, NJ. Predeceased by siblings: Raymond C. Shook, Gustave Tonn, Jr.; brother-in-law: James Youngkin.

Family and friends are invited to his visitation period 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street – Hellertown and 10-11 a.m. Friday at Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, 1375 Third Avenue, Hellertown, followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. A funeral repast will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans, immediately following the graveside service. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Howard's name to the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's and or Lower Saucon Historical Society care of the funeral home 18055.