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Howard Starkloff Obituary
January 14, 1941 - March 4, 2025
Howard Walter Starkloff III, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 in his home in Salem, Virginia. He was born January 14, 1941 in Maryland to Walter and Liddie Starkloff. Howard served in the Army, and then worked for over three decades for Southern Railway and Norfolk Southern, retiring in 2000. The railroad took Howard and his family from Columbia, Maryland to Roanoke, Virginia in the early 1980s.
Howard is survived by his wife, Joanne Newman Starkloff, his sister, Linda Hammett of Ijamsville, Maryland, his brother Karl Starkloff of Madison, Alabama, his son, Eric Starkloff of Austin, Texas, daughters, Stephanie Morgan of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Julianna Starkloff of New Orleans, Louisiana, and stepson Brad Melton of Salem, Virginia. He is also survived by six grandchildren - Jack, Abby, Kate, Maya, Bralen, and Chase.
Howard will be remembered by all that knew him for his infectious personality, his hearty laugh, and for bringing together community wherever he lived.
A private Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held for family at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Howard's name to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which seeks to eradicate veteran homelessness.
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Ingrid and Dick Morton
March 23, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Howard´s passing. He was the first person we met on Tidesebb Court, and that was the beginning of many wonderful memories together. From organizing block parties, vacations, holiday meals, all the parties, and the boys growing up together, it was very special. Rest in Peace, Howard, you will not be forgotten .
Love Ingrid and Dick
Brenda Taylor
March 16, 2025
I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of Howard. I worked with him for many years in Short Line Marketing.
I will always remember his infectious laughter and how much he loved people and working with our Short Line partners.
Praying for comfort and peace for his family.
Brenda Taylor
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