Wayne S. Howell, Sr.
June 18, 1950 ~ October 27, 2018
Wayne S. Howell, Sr., 68, of Austinburg, died peacefully at his home Saturday, October 27, 2018. He was born June 18, 1950 in Queens, NY to Rev. Roy and Barbara Howell. Wayne moved to Pittsburgh where he developed his love of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He graduated from Fairmont High School in Fairmont, West Virginia. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University. He also earned Masters’ Degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in clinical psychology; Youngstown State University in English, and the University of Akron in theater. He enjoyed playing bridge, acting, writing, and was passionate about baseball. He was a dedicated worker for the Democratic Party. Wayne was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Geneva, Ohio where he served on the vestry and was a lector. He
was supportive of environmental issues and enjoyed nature and the outdoors. Wayne was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. Hanusosky Howell; his son, Wayne S. Howell, Jr. (Brandi), and his granddaughter, Alexis Howell, both of Ashtabula; brothers, Paul and Chuck Howell, of Redding, CA, Ronald (Lynoda) Howell of Lexington, KY,; sisters Rebecca Howell (Kevin Murray) of Pahoa, HI and Nancy (Greg) Woltz of Shippensburg, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 4 - 7p.m. at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 So. Broadway Geneva. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Christ Episcopal Church, 66 S. Eagle St. Geneva, OH 44041.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Christ Episcopal Church or Ashtabula County Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Rd, Ashtabula, OH 44004.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Dear Beth and Howell Family, We wish we were closer and could have enjoyed Wayne's captivating personality more over the years. I will always remember the afternoon Pat(Bauer) and I visited with you, Wayne and Your Mom, my Aunt Martha. Wayne loves and talents showed throughout the house including his love and generous caring for dear Martha. We will be with you through all these days in our hearts and prayers. All our love to your Sisters and the whole family. We had the deepest love and admiration for Jim and Martha Hanusosky and their daughters. Lots of love and laughter completely filled that home and their lives. Love, Uncle Dale and Aunt Sandy Fallat Zionsville, Indiana
I was in the writing group, Club Ink, with Wayne, from its beginning. We were all moved at our last meeting when he read a poem about his son playing baseball in Puerto Rico. It was very personal, and different from his usual writings. I am so glad he shared it with us. My deepest condolences to his wife, son, and all family members. Pat Firem