Patricia A. Howell, 90, of Russells Point, OH, passed away Friday afternoon, July 1, 2022, at Belle Springs Care Center in Bellefontaine, OH.
Patricia was born on June 7, 1932, in Lima, OH, a daughter of the late Roy and Ruth Brodbeck Howell. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William “Bill” Howell and Frederick “Fritz” Howell and a nephew, Kyle Howell.
Patty is survived by nieces and nephews, Beverly Johnson, Cheryl Green, William (Mary) Howell, Kevin (Peggy) Howell, and Keith (Beth) Howell and a cousin, David Baum.
Patty was a 1950 graduate of Washington Local School in Lewistown, OH where she was a member of National Honor Society and was active in all school sports. She earned a degree in Business Administration and Higher Accounting from Northwestern School of Commerce in Lima. She worked at DP&L for over 22 years and retired in 1990. Patty attended Indian Lake Community Church for over 75 years and was involved in a lot of major projects such as planning and funding the building of the fellowship hall, known as the Lighthouse. She served as church treasurer for 10 years and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society. She was a 50-year member of Order of the Eastern Star and was a Past Matron of the Indian Lake Chapter, now part of Bellefontaine Chapter #459.
Pastors Karen Blackburn and Jim Ellington will begin funeral services at 11:00 am, Friday, July 8, 2022, at Indian Lake Community Church, Russells Point. Visitation is Thursday, July 7th from 5-7 pm at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St, Lakeview with Order of the Eastern Star services beginning at 6:45 pm and Friday from 10-11 am at the church. Burial is in Huntsville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be given to ILCC- Lighthouse Backpack Program to help feed local youth.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.