Edith E. Howland

Edith Howland Obituary

HOWLAND, Edith E. (Adsit)
Age 87, of Catalpa Dr., Horseheads, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sat., May 12, 2007. Edith was born in Lindley, NY, the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Hill) Adsit. She is survived by her daughters and sons, Shirley (Ron) Spall of Crossview, TN, Kenneth (Patricia) Howland of Horseheads, NY, Gloria Rowe of Pinehurst, NC, Donald (Amy) Howland of Orange Park, FL, Jerry (Sandy) Howland of Grand Island, NE, Patricia Rathbun of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Leslie, Thomas, Michael, Alicia, Christopher, Amber, Tasha, Holly, Kelly and Ryan; six great-grandchildren; sister, Marion Brion of Corning, NY; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her young daughter, Donna in 1944; and two sisters, Hazel Rouse and Ethel Scribner; former husband, William Howland; and her sons-in-law, Larry Matthews in 2005 and Jon Rowe in 2006. Edith was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Horseheads for over 20 years and she also worked at Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. in Elmira Heights for a number of years. She had been a dialysis patient at the Arnot Ogden Unit since April 2002. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed flower gardening. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, today, Monday, May 14, 2007, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Her service will immediately follow at 7:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Robert O. Sherburne officiating. Interment service at the convenience of her family in Coopers Plains Cemetery. Those wishing may express their sympathy with memorials to the First United Methodist Church Living Memorial Endowment Fund, 1034 W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY 14845; Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830; the Restricted Dialysis Fund of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14901; or a charity of one's choice.

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Published by Star-Gazette on May 14, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Edith Howland

11 Entries

sarah young

May 15, 2007

My heart felt sympathy to the Howland family--I will always remember Edith with her smile and laugh.She will be missed yet still loved----Sarah and Michael Young

Sandy Howland

May 15, 2007

Edith Howland was the perfect mother-in-law. She was good from the inside out -- never criticizing or saying a harsh word but loving us unconditionally. Everytime I see a flower, hear a bird, play skat or yahtzee, or smell banana bread I will think of her. Her goodness lives on in my husband, and I thank her for that. I will miss her every day.

Amy Howland

May 15, 2007

Edith, my mother-in-law, was quite simply one of the finest and most inspiring people I have ever known. We shared a love for many of the same things….time with family, a good laugh, game playing, Tootsie Rolls, cookies and the beauty of nature. She continually remarked that we did too much for her; yet, in our minds we could never do enough…she always deserved so much more. I cannot really think of the world without her and will miss her always.

Karol Wagner

May 14, 2007

Ken, Pat and family. My sincerest condolences in the loss of Edith. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Your memories of her will last a life time. Not a day will pass that you won't think of her and you'll always remember the good times you all had together as a family. Wish I could be there for you as you have been there for me. My love to you and your family.

Bea and Sweeney Boucher

May 14, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Howland family. We are thankful that we had a chance to meet and enjoy Edith in Hilton Head and again in N.Y.. May you find peace and comfort knowing she has gone home to God. We wil keep her in our prayers.

Tasha Woodin

May 14, 2007

Grandma was the kindest, most selfless person I have ever met. I have never met someone so humble, so loving, and so caring. If we can all learn to live and act as she did, this world would truly be a better place. I know she is with Jesus, and smiling down on all of us. We love her dearly and will miss her much.

Nancy C. Klein

May 14, 2007

My condolences to the Howland family. May God Bless You!

Marilyn Hample

May 14, 2007

To the family of Edith Howland
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please know that my heartfelt sympathies are being sent to you. Much love, Marilyn Hample

Chris and Betsy Kowal

May 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We enjoyed several days in Horseheads a few years ago with Don and Amy. I remember sitting in Edith's kitchen playing cards, laughing and joking with her. That's how we shall remember her.
We hope you find peace in your memories.

Ken & Pat Howland

May 14, 2007

My Mother gave so much to us, her children. She has had a positive impact on the many lives she has touched. There are not words to express how much we will miss her, but perhaps the traits we have inherited from our Mother will keep her spirit alive for years to come. Good Bye for now Mother. We Love You so much.

Pat Howland

May 14, 2007

Edith was my mother-in-law, and there are not enough kind words to describe the kind of person that she was. Her kindness and love of people is going to be missed by so many. I am especially going to miss her knowledge and our discussions about flowers.

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