Howard D. MaBee Jr.

Howard D. MaBee Jr. obituary, Cumberland, MD

Howard D. MaBee Jr.

Howard MaBee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. - Cumberland on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Howard D. MaBee Jr., 75, of Cumberland, MD died November 16, 2025 with his family by his side at UPMC Western Maryland.
He was born February 12, 1950 in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Howard D. and Jewel MaBee Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Gregory MaBee, David MaBee, and Gary Kelly. Surviving is his wife of 41 years, Donna M. MaBee; three sisters, Beverly MaBee, Cynthia Brotemarkle, and Christine Gunning; a daughter, Megan Hildebrandt and husband Randy of Baltimore, MD; a son, Charles R. Pennell III and fiancée Karyn Scadden of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Savannah Fuller, Noah Pennell, Kendall Pennell, Marissa Martz; numerous nieces annd nephews; and a longtime friend of the family and caretaker, Missy Martz.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam era, serving from 1968 to 1972. He retired from CSX Corp with 28 years of service in the Philadelphia area.
Howard enjoyed being outdoors camping and animals, especially his cat, Sandy and his late poodle, Gabby.
In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no funeral services.
Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. is assisting the family.
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