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Howard Bell Obituary
Howard Richard "Rick" Bell Jr., 74, of Jefferson, died Monday, May 9, 2022 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
He was born June 3, 1947 in Morgantown, W.Va., a son of the late Howard R. "Duke" and Lillian "Bert" Sell Bell.
Rick was a 1965 graduate of Morgantown High School and a 1975 graduate West Virginia University School of Radiologic Technology, where he received the Mallinekrodt Award for outstanding student.
He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Rick worked at Consol-Humphrey #7 Coal Mine as a miner.
He lived most all of his married life in Jefferson.
Rick was a member of St. Matthias Parish, the Knights of Columbus, United Mine Workers of America, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He enjoyed coaching his children in T-ball, softball and little league, as well as a scout leader in Cub Scouts.
On December 15, 1972 he married Jeanne Matyk, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Josh Bell of McKeesport, and Jessica (Rob) Schiffbauer of Rices Landing; two grandchildren, Brody and Bryce Schiffbauer; two brothers, Jack (Judy) Bell of Omaha, Nebr., and Ed (Deb) Bell of Dallas, Texas; nieces and nephews, Angela (Glenn) Eustis of Canonsburg, Paul Matyk III of Carmichaels, Davis (Charle) Matyk of Carmichaels, and Paul Matyk IV of Carmichaels.
Friends will be received 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, in Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, Supervisor, where a Blessing service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Hugh Worship site of St. Matthias Parish, Carmichaels, Pa., with Fr. James Farnan officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Army and the Greene County Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Greene County Honor Guard, 454 W. Lincoln St., Waynesburg, PA 15370.
Condolences may be expressed at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Bell
John, and Patti Dickens
May 19, 2022
So sorry to hear of Rick´s passing. He was such a special man, always giving of his time with children. My children enjoyed him as as a T-ball coach. Prayers to your family.
Mindy Eustis, Port St. Lucie, FL
May 14, 2022
Jeanne, Josh and Jessica - I was so saddened to hear of Rick's passing. Always knew him as a sweet, sweet man, always smiling. My prayers are with you all during these difficult days and in the days to come. May your love and memories bring you peace
Joseph and Kimberly Swinchock
May 12, 2022
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family Jeanne. May peace and comfort reign upon you. And, may Rick rest easy...
Suzanne Switalski
May 11, 2022
Jeanne, my deepest sympathy and prayers. May God comfort you and your families hearts today and bless you with endearing memories that you will always treasure. All my love, Suzanne and Dale
Debbie Clarchick Finnegan
May 11, 2022
Jeanne,
My heart goes out to you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care, my friend
Debbie
Bob and Lisa
May 11, 2022
Every time we put our Christmas stuff up, there's our great big wooden Santa for the gazebo, and we always think of Rick and Jeanne. Now it will mean even more to us, that your creativity lives on for us to remember you. Rick was always helping us at Gram's. If there was a problem, we'd call Rick first. May he rest peacefully.
mary morris
May 11, 2022
dear jeanne so sorry to read about rick he was the nicest guy married to the sweetes woman hugs and prayers for the family
BJImrich, MD
May 11, 2022
It was with great sadness that I read about Rick's passing! I always greatly enjoyed seeing Rick, Jeany and his family during their office visits. He will be sadly missed by me and all who knew him. I offer much heartfelt condolences to his family! BJImrich, MD
Frank kuis
May 10, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the family of Rick Bell , Rick was a co- worker with me at the Humphrey mine , I enjoyed working with , RIP my friend.
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