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Howard Kostenbader Obituary
Howard E. Kostenbader, 68, of Bushkill Township, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at St. Lukes University Hospital, Fountain Hill, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born on the family farm known as Hillcrest Farms in Bushkill Township on August 04, 1945, he was a son of the late Robert W. and Irene (King) Kostenbader. Howard was a graduate of Nazareth High School, class of 1963. A life-long resident and dedicated public servant of Bushkill Township, Howard joined the police department in 1969 and served as the longest tenured chief from 1973 to 2002. After retiring from the police department, Howard proudly worked with the townships road crew. Earlier in his career, Howard was employed by Binney & Smith and the Bethlehem Steel Co. Since 2002, Howard served on the Board of Supervisors of Bushkill Township. He was active in Boy Scouts and in 1974, served as the Committee Chairman of Troop 74, Bushkill Township. Howard was a member of several local area social clubs, attended Schoeneck Moravian Church, and was an avid Green Bay Packers and New York Yankkees fan. His genuine acts of kindness, and his profound willingness to help others in their time of need, will be deeply missed by all who truly knew and loved him. Survivors: he is survived by his loving family; sister, Carolyn I. Hertzog and her husband, Glenn; and brother, John W. Kostenbader and his wife, Nancy both of Bushkill Township; nieces and nephews, Donna Franczak and her husband, Mark, Glenn Hertzog, Jr. and his wife, Gina, Mark Newman and his wife, Dianne all of Bushkill Township, John Kostenbader of Lancaster, and Melissa Johnson and her husband, Frank of Bushkill Township; many great nieces and great nephews; along with numerous cousins and many, dear friends. Services: will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at 11 a.m. in Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N, Broad Street Extension, Nazareth, PA 18064. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. all in the church. Interment will follow in the Gods Acre of Schoeneck Moravian Cemetery, Nazareth. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Moorestown - Bath. Contributions: may be made in memory of Howard to the Nazareth Area Food Bank, 529 S. Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064.
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Kostenbader
Heather Major
September 4, 2013
Its been years since I talked to you Howard! You will be missed! I remember our fun chats at the bank! RIP!
CHRIS MINK
September 3, 2013
THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES HOWARD, YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON
Jennifer Hannold
September 3, 2013
It has been many years since I last saw Howard..but I'll never forget the great man and officer that he was. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to his family and friends. God Bless.
Greg Smith
September 3, 2013
Gonna miss your "dutchie" accent at camp central!
TAMMY BEERS
September 3, 2013
Rest in piece Howard, you will allways be in our hearts and thoughts everyday.
Brian Hartman
September 3, 2013
Goodbye Howard. You were a good friend and one of the good guys.Rest in Peace brother.
Stacy Heimer Moser
September 3, 2013
My heart and prayers are with his family and his friends , Howard was a good man I have known him all my life ! Bushkill township will never be the same he was and always will be an icon to the township . He will be missed but never forgotten by many ! RIP old friend
September 2, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to all. Howard was truly a gentle soul and genuine human being. He will be missed throughout the community. We will miss him at the farm and the farmstand. He would always have a smile and some words of wisdom. We take comfort in knowing that there will be another Guardian Angel watching over us. The farm will always be "The Kostenbader's Farm" to us.
Sincerely,
The Wright Famiy
Arthur & Suzanne Kufrovich
September 2, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 2, 2013
I was shocked to hear about Howard. We where in the same class room from 5th grade on. He was always a nice guy from kid on up. Had a great voice loved to listen to him sing. Yes he'll be missed buy family and missed by lot's of friends.
Carol Biechy Betz
JoAnn & Larry DiFrancesca/Anthony
September 2, 2013
You are truly going to be missed. To Howard's family, we are very sorry for your loss. He was a very good guy.
September 2, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to John, Carolyn and families, I knew the family since I was a little boy , worked on the farm with John and had many good times.,
Sincerely Darwin McGrath and Louise McGrath, Rotonda West Florida
Frank & Sandra Matyger
September 2, 2013
Howard Kostenbader was a man with a heart as big as life. He always had a smile and a kind word. I can't ever remember seeing him upset in life. He always had a simple but good way of looking at things. Many people could learn a lesson on his personal demeanor. Carolyn & John and the remainder of the family, Sandy & I pay our heart felt respect and sympathy for your loss.
The Matygers-Sandy, Frank, Tonia & Tina
Chuck Peischl
September 2, 2013
In so many ways, I think of Butch as being larger than life. He lived life simply and decently and compassionately, and, in doing so, left all of us with great memories, especially those that bring instant smiles and even chuckles. He was one of those rare individuals who undeniably had a heart of pure gold. Gwen and I extend our deep sympathy to his devoted family and friends.
zellners
September 2, 2013
love you ,sadly missed
sharon zellner
September 2, 2013
We lost a good man.We love you sadly missed. Farewell dear freind
Kenneth Sterner, Jr.
September 1, 2013
Howard will deeply be missed. I've known Howard since I was a little boy and am now 40 years old. He was one of the fairest people I had meant and always had time or took time to listen and help resolve issues. I send my deepest condolenses to the family of Howard. The world definitly lost a great man and friend.
September 1, 2013
Howard will be sincerely missed! We enjoyed his visits in our shop. He always took the time to talk with us and bring laughter into our shop. Howard was one of the first people we met when we moved into the Township. You could always count on him and he was always there to help in any way he could. He loved Bushkill Township and its residents, and always loyal to the end. We will miss you Howard! Love, The Loiacono Family
Steve Gerkovich
September 1, 2013
God rest his soul. May St Michael the Archangel escort you into heaven
Judy Frey Eckhart
September 1, 2013
Howard was one of the orignal Bushkill Twsp. people. I remember him from the fire co. when my parents used to work there. He always knew me, my sisters and brother by name. Our family always considered him a friend. R.I.P. Howard
Dana, Mike, Olivia & Ian Kenney
September 1, 2013
Our heartfelt prayers and sympathies to you and yours, Missy. With love.
Dan Lowe
September 1, 2013
Howard was a man of character who put others before himself. He was example to all how to be selfless and live for others. I was blessed to have known him and spend time with him. I will miss my friend
Lois Williamson Brian & Kelly Luckey
September 1, 2013
Howard was one of the good guys that's for sure .I am so sorry for your loss he will be missed. God bless
Dave Colver
September 1, 2013
Many laughs and good times at the township supervisors conventions in Hershey. rest in peace my friend. Your friends in Palmer township are thinking about you!
Lois Zibulnik
August 31, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. My sincere sympathy to all.
Nancy/Dick Miller
August 31, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss.
Howard was very special and we have many great memories talking with him.
He was an icon in Bushkill Township.
August 31, 2013
Dear John, Carolyn, and families,
I know how much it hurts. I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you all during this sad time. God Bless.
Barb Greggo
mike miller
August 31, 2013
Howard gonna miss ya, going to miss the good times at the clubs with you and your views on life rest in peace missing ya already Go Packers
August 31, 2013
Sorry for your loss, sending to Naz Area Food Bank, Northampton County Fire Police Association,
Irene Simpson
August 31, 2013
Howard was a great person and friend. I will miss him asking me when I am going to make him Tacos,and will remember him everytime I make them.
Irene Simpson
Jan Lawrence
August 31, 2013
Howard was relation through marriage,my father was Claude Jones of Belfast
Joyce HESS
August 31, 2013
John and Carolyn and families. I am so sorry for your loss of your brother. He was a great man and one I will not forget. Many wonderful memories of him. God bless and comfort you in this time.
Dennis Smith
August 31, 2013
God's Speed Chief. Thank you for your dedication and service to the community. Know that the impact you made in your community has been and shall be felt for a long time to come. We pray for your family and friends that the loving memories they hold in their hearts will help them through this difficult time.
August 31, 2013
Howard,A gentle giant,with a heart too match.
The Yany's
Rick Hageman
August 31, 2013
Howard's path crossed with mine around 1973. We were both on the same side...the good guys. He was always a pleasure to be around and I fondly recall how he talked Dutch to Harvey on the BMC frequency and was told he had to speak English. Howard will be missed by many and it was a true pleasure knowing him.. May he rest in Peace with my sympathy to the families.
Jackie (Geake) Blanc
August 31, 2013
Howard was a quiet man who always had a great smile and was willing to truely help and care for people. He will be missed by many who knew him. To family and friends, i'm so sorry for your loss. God Bless You Howard.
Fran Bensing
August 31, 2013
Sincere sympathies to all of Howard's family. Howard will be missed forever. For a while now he was getting more and more tired; he never complained much but would say, "This to shall pass." My family loved him, my mother adored him. In her eyes Howard could do no wrong. I have known him for as long as I can remember and felt safe whenever he was around. Howard was one of the most compassionate people you could ever meet. It was an honor to call him friend.
Nick Englesson
August 31, 2013
I worked with Howard Kostenbader when I was an Assistant District Attorney for Northampton County. He was a good and decent man, always a pleasure to work with. I am honored to have known him and to have shared part of my life with him. The world would be much better off if there were more people like Howard. I will always remember him as a friend.
August 31, 2013
Howard was a great person and friend .I am going to miss him asking me when I am making Taco's for him.
Richard & Susan Walk
August 31, 2013
To Howard "Butch" Kostenbader. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You were a kind and gentle man, and generous to a fault. The only thing bigger than you was your heart. Rest in peace my friend. You will be sadly missed. With all our love, Rich and Sue Walk
Deb Spohn
August 31, 2013
To Howard's Family:
So sorry to hear about this great man's passing. I cannot think of a person who wouldn't have a fond memory of him. Bushkil Twsp will not be the same without him! Again, my sincere sympathy to you all.
Joe Condomitti
August 31, 2013
Howard and I were very good friends. May he rest in peace with god's blessing!
Wayne and Joan Parry
August 31, 2013
To the family and dear friends of Howard, we will remember him always for his laughter, friendliness and willing to help others. Knew him ever since our younger days. He was really a good friend and someone you will never forget.u
August 31, 2013
To the family and friends of Howard, he will be remembered for his kindness and laughter forever.
Wayne and Joan parry
Marilyn & Bill Bird
August 31, 2013
To the families of John and Carolyn
So sorry to hear of your loss. We extend our deepest sympathy.
TRIAD / MC
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
August 31, 2013
Farewell
Mark Austin
August 31, 2013
To Howard's family,
Howard was a great man that I had the pleasure of being friends with for the last 15 years. He always had a smile for you and always had the ability to make you laugh. Howard was one of the nicest guys anyone could ever meet in their lifetime. He will be greatly missed.
Dean Werner
August 31, 2013
Howard is going to be missed. He was a good man. Sorry for your loss.
Donna Siegfried-Knitter
August 31, 2013
To Howard's family, met Howard for the first time at my Uncle Niles' gas station on Cherry Hill in the 70's and ran into him a few months back with my cousin Barb at Doughboys on 512 with a smile and laughes. He was a wonderful person and will be truly missed.
Brian,Suzanne and Connor Regn
August 31, 2013
Our hearts go out to all that knew and loved him!!! He will truly be missed!!!
Lesley, Jeff, Alexis, Jed Marsh
August 31, 2013
We give our condolence to the Kostenbader family and many close friend's that Howard had that where like family to him, he was one great guy and will be missed by many people in Bushkill Township. There will never be a day that goes by that we will not think of him every day we look out our door we see the farm it will always be the Kostenbader's Farm in our eye's, and I will never forget the fun times we had at Stan and Christine's house. May you rest in peace. GO PACKER'S !!!
Kathy Koch
August 30, 2013
Dear Carolyn and John and families, please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved brother Howard. May God be with you in the days to come.
DEB& BOB SHERMAN
August 30, 2013
HOWARD, YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
August 30, 2013
Carolyn, John and family So sorry about your loss R.Getz and family
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