Nina M. Howell

TYRONE - Nina M. Howell, 98, formerly of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Eastern Star Home in Oriskany.

She was born Nov. 2, 1909 in Tyrone the daughter of Asa and Rozetta Price Huey.

Nina was the head baker at Westinghouse in Bath in the 50's and 60's, after retiring, she was the Town of Tyrone Tax Collector for several years.

She was the oldest member, in terms of age and membership of the Tyrone United Methodist Church, member of the Tyrone Easter Star and the Tyrone Grange.

Surviving are her sons Robert A. (Dorothy) Howell of Avon Park, Florida and Lawrence C. (Joan) Howell of Bradford; sister-in-law Colleen Howell of Bradford; 9 grandchildren Roger, Linda, Don and David Howell and Jack, Art, Bill, Tim, Jim Allard; 14 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat grandchild; and four nieces.

She was pre-deceased by her husband Arthur R. Howell in 1988 and daughter Cleda Allard in 1986.

Friends called from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the LaMarche Funeral Home, 35 Main St., Hammondsport. An Eastern Star Service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Tyrone United Methodist Church immediately followed by funeral services with Rev. Joseph Auslander and Rev. Brian Homan. Officiating interment was held in the Tyrone Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church or the Eastern Star Home P.O. Box 959 Oriskany, NY 13424.