Phyllis B. Howard, 83, formerly of Palmer Township, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth.
Born May 16, 1932 in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Agnes (Bittner) Bonstein. Her husband, Edward E. Howard died in 2005.
She graduated from Wilson High School where she participated in the marching band as a majorette. Phyllis graduated from Churchman’s Business College and worked in the Office of Development and College Relations at Lafayette College.
She was a member of Palmer Moravian Church where she served as an Elder and co-chaired, with her husband, the Sharing of the Light capital campaign. She was a Girl Scout Leader and founded Brownie Troop 8 at Farmersville UCC. Phyllis served on the board of Northampton County Historical Society, was a volunteer at Easton Hospital, and a member of the You Are Welcome Club. Phyllis was a great cook and home decorator, a talented painter and enjoyed touring art galleries. She also enjoyed attending Lafayette sporting events as well as plays and musicals at local colleges and on Broadway.
Surviving are her daughter, Leslie Ann Howard and her husband, Rick Stulgaitis of Madison, Wisconsin; a sister, Jane L. Peters and her husband Bob of Bethlehem Township; grandchildren, Richard S. Howard of Seattle and Vicki Heinz and her husband Jon of Minneapolis; and great grandchildren, Riley and Kennedy Heinz.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Northampton Memorial Shrine, Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Phyllis’ family would like to thank the Moravian Hall Square and St. Luke’s Hospice teams for their care and kindness.
Memorial contributions may be made to Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
