Esther S. Howe

Esther S. Howe obituary, Lansing, NY

Esther S. Howe

Esther Howe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Herson Wagner Funeral Home - Ithaca on Mar. 14, 2026.
Esther Howe 90 Passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 10, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Ithaca New York and raised in Lansing New York.

Esther worked at Tomkins County Hospital and then Cayuga Medical Hospital in the Operating Room as an Assistant Anesthesiologist for 25 years. Before and after retiring Esther and PeeWee enjoyed spending time in Coco Beach Florida with the many friends they met there. Esther also loved a good card game of Euchre and Pitch.

She was Predeceased By her Husband PeeWee Howe and Daughter Lauire Jackson. Her surviving Daughters Rose (Bill) Hall of Lansing New York , Jane Hancy (Kevin) of Ithaca New York And Georgette Burke of Lansing New York. She is also the Grandmother of Steven Hancy (Cara) of Vermont , Lucus Burke (Megan) of Dryden New York and Desiree (JJ) Klimekoski of Spencer New York Great Grandmother to Hunter, Aurora, and Slate Hancy all of Vermont and Zeke, Lincoln and Poppy of Spencer New York. Also surviving Brother Chancey ( Linda ) Bush Lansing New York.

A Private Service will be held for immediate Family. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring for Esther.

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