Maryellen Howell, 56 of Palmer Twp., PA died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Gracedale after being diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease in 2007. Born December 5, 1962 in Wilson Borough, PA she was a daughter of Harriet (Baker) Borger of Lehighton, PA and the late Robert Cosper. She was a 1980 graduate of Easton High School where she was a member of the Marching Band. She received her bachelor’s degree from Cedar Crest College in 1984 and was Board Certified in Nuclear Medicine Technology. She had been employed by Lehigh Valley Hospital from 1984 to 2006.
She is survived by her mother, Harriet; her husband of 30 years, Robert J. Howell; her daughters: Amanda Howell of Port Orange, FL, Ashley McBride (husband Orlando) of Scottsdale, AZ; and her sister: Jill Kocatulum of Horseheads, NY.
A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Saturday (June 8) with a calling period from 1 to 2 PM in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Eastern PA Chapter, P.O. Box 1606, Bensalem, PA 19020. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
kathleen Hartzell
June 6, 2019 at 1:13 pm
Bob, Ashley and Amanda,
We are so sorry to hear about MaryEllen’s passing. She was such a nice person. We will always remember the EAHS football games and band competitions we were at. You are all in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy
Dan, Kathleen and Katie Hartzell
Susan (Corona) Satre
June 9, 2019 at 4:03 pm
I was saddened to see MaryEllen’s obituary in the Morning Call. We graduated high school together, sat at the same table in home room, had our lockers next to each other, and we’re in the band together. Her and I were two of the several 9th graders picked to march with the high school band asnd we were good friends in high school. Time passes and we all lose touch, but reconnected briefly with her while I was in clinical rotation at Lehigh Valley Hospital to obtain a degree in Nuclear Medicine. Surprising how life can come full circle sometimes. I will never forget her smile and the fun we had in high school band. My deepest sympathies to her husband and daughters, and mother.
Steven & Romney Shelepak
June 17, 2019 at 10:43 pm
So sorry to hear of Maryellen’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Steven, Romney, Joshua, Jordan & Elena Shelepak
Binghamton, NY