Gary Howser Obituary
Born June 10, 1954, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Robert and Maxine Howser. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert J. Howser.
Gary graduated from Fort Hill High School in 1973 where he excelled in football and track. He went on to achieve many years of education through the United States Postal Service where he worked for 43 years as an Electronic Technician and retired in 2023.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Howser; sister, Maxine Winfield and husband Steve; sister-in-law, Kathryn Leonhardt and fiancée Ray Mashler; nephew, Bobby Howser; nieces, Amanda Winfield-Spiker and husband Brandon, Stephanie Pennington, and Suzzette Detrick; great nephews, Ayden Pennington, Connor Spiker, Dayton Spiker; and a great niece, Kinsley Pennington. Gary is also survived by his loving companion Taj.
A private service will be held, and Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. is assisting the family.
Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Cumberland, MD.
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