Roseann (Stiles) Howard
Roseann (Stiles) Howard, 72, of LaRue, went home to the Lord on October 8, 2008 after an extended illness.
She was born the youngest of eleven children to Mildred (Blake) and John R Stiles in Bloomfield, Ohio on September 14th, 1936.
Roseann graduated from Coshocton High School in 1955 and married Harley Howard her devoted husband of 53 years, who survives. Together they had three sons; Jeffrey (Kristie), John (Lisa), and Joseph (Val). In addition she was a proud grandmother to granddaughters Chelsea, Jennifer, Erin, Megan and Samantha and grandsons Joshua, Cory, and Cody, as well a seven great-grandchildren.
She held a variety of clerical positions through her fifty years of living in Zanesville, working at companies such as Buckeye Supply, Ohio Ferro Alloy, WHIZ-Radio and eventually retired from Muskingum County Children’s Services in 1998.
She is survived by her husband and immediate family, as well as sister Mary Isella, brothers Jim (Mary), Homer (Dee), and Ralph (Shirley) Stiles. A special niece Norma (Gus) Guthrie, brothers-in-law Robert (Gail), David (Roberta), Allen (Rebecca), James (Jeannette),and Thurman (Dorothy) Howard, plus countless nieces and nephews. Special friends included Coleen and Newton Deshong, Virginia “Ginny” Davis, June Smith and her dog “Kelly”.
Viewing hours will not be observed. A memorial Service will be conducted at Rolling Plains United Methodist Church in Zanesville on Saturday October 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Brian Law officiating. A reception will follow immediately after in the basement of the church. The family request that any donations be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
Arrangements in LaRue are being handled by the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home. Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.
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