February 24, 1945 to February 24, 2020
William M. Howard, Minooka, died Friday at home on his 79th birthday surrounded by his loving family. His wife is Donna Donovan Howard. The couple would have celebrated 57 years of marriage on April 20th. Born in Scranton, son of the late Tom and Dorothy Murray Howard, he was a graduate of South Catholic High School and member of Divine Mercy Parish. Prior to retirement, he served as the director of facilities and grounds for the Scranton School District. A standout athlete and US Army veteran, he was a member of Elmhurst Country Club and enjoyed traveling. William was devoted husband and father, who cherished his grandchildren. Also surviving are two daughters, Kelly Byron and husband, Gerard, Scranton; and Karen McHale and husband, James 'Micker' Dunmore; three grandchildren, Caitlin Cali and husband, Dean; and Jimmy 'Shamus' and William McHale, all of Dunmore; nephews, Thomas Howard and wife, Michelle; and Richard Fisher; nieces, Barbara Dempsey, Jill DeLappi and Holly Donovan; brother-in-law, Billy Donovan and wife, Judy; sisters-in-law, Barbara O'Hara and Eileen Howard; great-niece and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Howard; niece, Kathleen Howard; and sister-in-law, Helen Otto Fisher. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10am in Divine Mercy Parish, Davis St, to be celebrated by Rev. Francis Pauselli. Friends may call at the Church from 8:30-9:45am. Arrangements by the Eagen-Hughes Funeral Home, 2908 Birney Ave, Scranton.
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