Obituary of Leslie E Howell

Leslie E. Howell, 83, of Centermoreland passed away Friday May 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Ann Statnick. Born in Wilkes-Barre on May 9, 1937 he was the son of the late Wilbur and Ethel Ferguson Howell. He was a charter member of the Osterhout Bible Church and served his country in the United States Army. Les served on the Franklin Northmoreland Ambulance, Franklin Township Fire Department, Northmorland Fire and Triton Hose Company. He was also a member of Kawanis. He owned Howell Furnace Cleaning and Service. Les was an avid hunter enjoying his time spent with his son and grandsons. In addition to his wife he is survived by his son Dave and wife Lisa of Northmoreland; brothers, Roger, of Tunkhannock, Jerry of Mill City, and Scott of Tunkhannock; sister, Sandra Callwits of Tunkhannock; grandchildren, Christopher and wife Jenn, and Brandon Howell; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Mowery. Due to the current restrictions a private family funeral will take place with interment in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Those of you who may wish to attend Leslie’s funeral service can join the family online for a livestreamed service with Pastor Kurt Seboe of the Northmoreland Baptist Church at 12pm on Tuesday May 26, 2020 at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com under Leslie E. Howell’s tribute page. Arrangements and care entrusted to Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc., 73 W Tioga St Tunkhannock, Pa 18657. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Osterhout Bible Church C/O Sandra Callwitts 204 SR 29 N., Tunkhannock, PA 18657 and Northmoreland Baptist Church 21 Ripplebrook Rd, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.