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Sylvia Howland Obituary
Sylvia "Sue" Howland, 81, of Berkshire, peacefully passed away at her home following a long illness. Sue is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years Ralph Howland and by the children they lovingly raised, Douglas (Sandy) Howland and Tina (Mitch) Thurston; her sisters: Judy (Walt) Klossner, Doris (Cliff Newman) Blackman, her cherished grandchildren: Brandy, Brett, Bryan and Stacey (Craig), and treasured great-grandchildren: Daimeon, Brianna and Alexis. Sue retired from the Newark Valley School District where she was employed for many years at NT Hall School as Kitchen Manager. She was a very 'crafty lady' with ceramics and many, many crocheted articles. Sue and Ralph were regulars at most car shows in the area. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley is assisting the family. Memories & condolences may be written in Sue's guest book at macphersonfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sylvia Howland
May 18, 2015
Ralph, Doug, Tina, Doris, Judy and families,
I just saw this and wanted you to know I am so sorry for your loss. You all were such good friends to Mom and Dad and I think of you often as I drive pass the house on West Creek. Lots of childhood memories there.
Karla Liddington Harding
(Mike and Wilma's dtr)
Mary Buckingham
May 13, 2015
Ralph & Family,
So sorry to hear of Sue's
passing. We all had some
great times...Joe Okrepkie
Mary Buckingham
May 13, 2015
Ralph & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Sue was one of my classmates.
May she rest in peace.
Mary Buckingham
Mark and Cindy Gregrow
May 12, 2015
Please know that my prayers are with you all at this time. I remember Sue fondly from when I was a child growing up across from her parents and then as an adult...I worked with her several times in the kitchen at NTH. May God grant you comfort and peace at this time.
Bonnie Emond
May 11, 2015
I was so sad to hear of the loss of your dear mother, grandma and wife. She was a very special lady and she will always have a spot in my heart.Fly high sweet Angel. <3
Tammu Decker
May 10, 2015
I love you aunt sue.....you've always been my angel....now u have your wings fly high up there......
Doris blackman
May 10, 2015
Fly high with the angels dear sister...you certainly earned your wings!
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