William Joseph Howard

Please keep the family and friends of William Joseph Howard in your thoughts and prayers. Bill "Pap" Howard, was 76 years of age, lived in Economy Borough, and died peacefully following a brief illness on March 9, 2023 surrounded by family.

Born on August 17, 1946, Bill grew up in Zelienople, PA and graduated from Seneca Valley High School. For over 40 years, he was a manager of several cemeteries.

A true car enthusiast, Pittsburgh sports fan, and passionate wood worker, Bill was always engrossed in a project - often as the persistent supervisor. Loved by his family and friends, he enjoyed returning this love with his irreplaceable wisdom or by gifting uniquely crafted pieces. He loved nothing more than bringing people together, especially over a good steak or sweet treat.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Barbara Howard of Economy, father of Jennifer (Bernie) Kuhn of Economy, Shelley (Shawn) Streb of Economy, Jason (Shannon) Simms of Harmony Twp., & James (Jessica) Simms of Fox Chapel. He was “Pap” to Michael (Kayla), Mathew, Mason, Nicole (Patrick), Morgan, Derek, Brandon, Tyler, Jason “JJ”, Grace, James & Melody. Great Grand Pap to Mariah. Father-in-law of Jim Carroll. Brother of Dennis (Sue) Howard of Zelienople and brother-in-law of Sanford Kelson of Conneaut. He was a friend to many and never forgot a face.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh & Eleanor Howard, and his daughter Rebecca “Becky” Howard Carroll.

Over the years there were three 4-legged companions that shared his home: Shadow, Kobe and most recently Shiloh, the backseat driver.

A Celebration of his Life will be held Friday, April 21, 2023 4 PM to 8 PM at the Conway Fire Hall, 900 S. Gross Street, Conway, PA 15027. 

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Family under the care of Vereb Funeral Home, Inc., 5106 Second Avenue, 15207, 412-521-8116