George T. Howells, Jr. 75 of Easton, PA died Friday, October 27, 2017 at Easton Hospital. Born November 10, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ he was a son of the late Helen (Trybus) and George Howells, Sr. Known as one of the finest chefs in the Lehigh Valley, he owned George Howells Food Service and was the Chef at the YR Club in Easton for 44 years and the Pomfret Club in Easton before retiring. He was a Master carpenter and animal lover who helped countless people with his generosity.
He is survived by: daughters: Dawn Magilton and her husband Tom of Palmer Twp., Linda Jane Howells and her fiancé Tom Matousch of Easton and her mother Linda Berardinucci; step-daughter: Jennifer Smoke and her husband Cliff of Mt. Bethel, PA; brother: Richard and his wife Mary of Pittston, PA; grandchildren: Krista, Christopher, Nicholas, Thomas, Eliza, Adalyn and Mason; and great-grandchildren: Kyler and Alyse. He was predeceased by sons: Thomas and George “Bim”, III; his first wife: Maureen (Smith); a brother: Jack and sister: Dianne Sortino.
Services are 10:30 AM Wednesday (Nov. 1) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation 6 to 8 PM Tuesday. Interment is in Easton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Katherine & Rich Capone
October 29, 2017 at 12:10 am
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Remember the love & laughter in your memories and he will always be close to your heart.
Darlene and Joe Creazzo
October 29, 2017 at 8:50 am
We are so sorry for your loss our sympathy and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Cyn Martino
October 29, 2017 at 12:44 pm
Godspeed, George. You were a good friend when I needed one. Always enjoyed working with you. I’ll never forget your kindness. Love to your family.
Eddie & Christina Ferraro
October 30, 2017 at 10:12 am
George was one of the last truly kind souls on earth. We had the pleasure of getting close to George over the last couple of years at our home. He will be terribly missed!❤️❤️
Tracy Holjes
October 30, 2017 at 2:08 pm
My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.It was a pleasure working with him he was a kind and caring man who will be missed by all who knew him
Terry and Jeff Dicker
October 30, 2017 at 5:32 pm
Always loved working for you, George. You were the best and had that sort of ‘special’ humor that only a crazy person could bring out!!!! Sorry to be out of town Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, but you are in my heart and I will say my special prayers for you. Save some Soft Shell Crabs for when I get there! 🙁 God Bless Linda, Dawn, Tom and the rest of the family!
Williams Family
November 8, 2017 at 9:22 am
Condolences to the Howells family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.