James Howard Howenstine

Dr. James Howard Howenstine, age 78, of Tequesta, Florida, formerly of Steubenville, Ohio passed away September 17, 2022, in Tequesta following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Canton, Ohio on January 15, 1944, the son of the late John Emery Howenstine and Mary (Ickes) Howenstine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Catherine Loyal Howenstine. James was a graduate of Canton Lehman High School, Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio and Illinois College of Optometry. He married his high school sweetheart in 1967 and they shared their lives and raised their family together in Steubenville. James was an Optometrist for 35 years and was the owner of Ohio Valley Vision Center in Steubenville. He was active in numerous Steubenville and Jupiter, Florida area civic and charitable organizations.

James is survived by his son, John (Amy) Howenstine of Powell, Ohio; daughter, Katie (Brian) Cich of Jupiter, Florida; grandchildren, James, Charles, and Evelyn Howenstine of Powell, Ohio; and Lauren, Catherine, and Emerson Cich of Jupiter, Florida.

James' family has planned a private service to celebrate his life. His family would like to thank Treasure Coast Hospice for his care. Memorial contributions can be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997, or to Trustbridge Foundation, Inc., 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, for their hospice care of his beloved Catherine.