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Howard West Obituary
Howard A. West of Playa Del Rey, California, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away July 17, 2025, at Cedars Sinia Hospital with his sisters by his side. Born Sept. 13, 1954, Howard was the son of the late Howard E. and Joan Price West. He was a graduate of the first class of Bishop Hoban High School, Class of 1972. After graduating high school, he moved to California to begin his career in the airlines. He worked for TWA for 11 years and retired as an Inflight Supervisor from United Airlines after 33 years of service.
Howard enjoyed exploring new places and his travels took him to six of the seven continents. Even though Howard was a world traveler, he always returned to the Wyoming Valley where he was active in his family's lives. When he was in California he enjoyed volunteering and giving back to his community, including the LA marathon.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his infant sister, Deborah Ann West. Surviving him are his sisters, Donna Lee (Edward) Campbell of Wilkes-Barre; Sally (John) Stravinski of Mountain Top, Joan Paulson of Dallas; brothers, James (Anne) Louisiana and Robert (Annie) Mountain Top. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and extended family who loved him dearly.
A private service will be held in accordance with Howard's wishes.
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Denise Snavely
August 1, 2025
I worked with Howard for years in Lax. He was always the best. I have a lot of fond memories of him. He will be missed by all who knew him. Denise
Laura Russell
July 28, 2025
Howard was a true gentleman, smart and funny, a terrific supervisor because he was fair to all, a strong shoulder to lean on, a good, kind, and decent man. Lucky me, to have had you in my life. My condolences to your family. Sincerely, Laura Russell
Mary Frances Buczynski
July 28, 2025
So full of life at our last reunion. Keep telling me I should come and visit. Such an awesome person and friend. Rest in peace dear friend
Alma Fong
July 26, 2025
My deepest condolences on your loss of such a great person. Loved by many of us, it truly hurt my heart to hear this. May he rest in peace.
Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Jim
July 25, 2025
May God be with all of his brothers and sisters at this time. He was a wonderful man. He left for California as a very young man and made a wonderful life for himself. He will be missed by all that knew him. God speed Howie!!
Linda Citta
July 24, 2025
Howard was a wonderful person and a very understanding person. He will be missed
Myriam Carneiro
July 24, 2025
Dear Howard, I will miss you. Yours kindness and friendship will be my inspiration for my while
Life. Rest in Peace!
Carol Priebe Forsythe
July 24, 2025
The world has lost a wonderful human. Howard was always so kind, considerate and caring. He was my all time favorite supervisor. He made the day brighter and my life and job easier whenever he was on duty. You will be missed, dear Howard.
Now, take your greatest journey yet. Fly high with the angels. Prayers and sympathy to all the family.
May you find peace and comfort with your happy memories and the love you all share
Brenda Zarazua
July 23, 2025
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. please know that you are in my thoughts.. Howie rest in peace
Peter Anderson
July 23, 2025
He is now flying high in the sky, but now with the Angles. God's Speed, Howard.
Wally Hackett
July 23, 2025
Started working at TWA with Howard in 1973. So sad to hear of his passing. Friends through the years (52 years). He moved on to United Airlines, I stayed at TWA then American Airlines when they took over TWA. Enjoyed occasional get together over those years.
Cheryl Ruane LASSW
July 23, 2025
Howard was my last supervisor at United . He was always helpful and a very nice person I hope he enjoyed his retirement, gone too soon .
Peace to him and all who loved him .
Mary Reichman
July 23, 2025
So sad to hear of Howard´s passing. He was a supervisor of mine in LAX. He was always helpful and kind. You have my deepest sympathy. Fly with the angles Howard
Briggette
July 23, 2025
I´m very sorry for your loss!! I knew Howard for more than 20 years! God Speed!
Tim Wilson
July 23, 2025
My condolences to Howard´s family. I worked with him in Los Angeles Inflight for United from 1992 through 1995 when I transferred to Hong Kong. He often came to visit for work while I was in Asia and we tried to have dinner during his visits.
I am sorry to learn of his passing. He was a friend.
Tim Wilson
Chicago.
DeDe Vecchiarelli
July 23, 2025
Fly with the Angles Howard we loved you as our Supervisor in LAS.
You were kind and understanding to us.
Sending love to the family, our hearts are broken knowing we lost Howard.
Randle Loveland
July 23, 2025
Howard was a gentleman, and a very good person. He was a terrific salesman for United Airlines during his years in Kansas City. Rest in peace, my good friend.
Janelle McArthur
July 23, 2025
So sorry for your loss. RIP Howard. Howard was my supervisor at LAX.
Peter Kennedy
July 23, 2025
I just received the news of Howard's passing. I worked with Howard at United Airlines when we were both stationed in the midwest office. He was such a kind, caring individual and I really enjoyed his wit, humor and friendship. May God grant you his peace and may Howard rest in peace.
Jan DeBay
July 23, 2025
Many of us called him Howie. He was a kind and fair supervisor when I was based in LA. He was my choice of supervisor to go to for everything if he was available. My sincere condolences for the families loss. The world was a better place with him in it.
Sue chapman
July 23, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you! All our Love Neil & Susan Chapman
Cecilia (Cissy) Stepaniak
July 23, 2025
Wonderful man and a pure joy to work with. I´m so terribly saddened by the news of his passing and my deepest condolences are with his family.
Patrice Pineda
July 23, 2025
I am devastated to hear about Howard´s passing. I hold a special place in my heart for your sweet brother. He was the best supervisor & so supportive. Fond memories in which I have many. Prayers to you & his family. Loved the man
Keith Coleman
July 23, 2025
We will sure miss, Howard! What a spirit who loved life. I remember him well as an inflight supervisor at United Airlines, he supported me in spite of my endless rants. I enjoyed his company post-retirement in Palm Springs, where we wined and dined endlessly with fellow friends. He was always so kind and thoughtful and made everyone feel welcomed in his life. He left too soon but made an impression that will last forever. Fly free now, Howie! Keith Coleman and Chris Boada.
Parker C
July 23, 2025
Howard was truly an amazing person and a top-notch supervisor at United. He was respected by everyone on the Inflight team. What stood out most was his genuine kindness, which really made a difference to so many flight attendants. He'll definitely be missed greatly and remembered fondly by all of us.
Heiberg
July 23, 2025
IlovedHowie He was asupportiveSupervisor that I enjoyed interactingwith
Stephanie Davis
July 23, 2025
Howard was my Supervisor at United. He was always kind . Im happy to have known him. Im very sorry for his loss
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