Fred Howard Jr. age 94 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on his birthday Sunday Oct 9, 2022 at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Newton Falls. He was born on Oct. 9, 1928 in Pineville, KY the son of the late Fredrick Clifford Howard and Vestina (Wilson) Howard. Fred married the lovely, Helen J. Egbert on Jan. 15, 1949 and they have enjoyed the past 73 years of marriage together. He worked as a Tool & Die Setter at Packard Electric for 30 years retiring in 1977. They have lived in Newton Falls since 1994, and are longtime members of the Newton Falls First Church of God. He was also a 53 year member of the Newton Falls Masonic Lodge #462 , and the Trumbull County Al -Koran for over 40 years. Fred loved golfing, gardening, fishing, building things, and was quite the handyman around the house. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters: Clara Evans, Zelma Sipka, 4 brothers: Arthur, William (Frank), Thomas, and Edward Howard.

Fred is survived by his wife: Helen J. Howard of Newton Falls, 2 daughters: Laura Harkless of Newton Falls, Betty & Richard Heber of Newton Falls, 4 grandchildren: Beth & Michael Angelo, Tara Harkless, Coleen & Tony Marquette, James Heber and 7 great grandchildren: Michael, Maggie, Logan, Jess, Cole, Gigi, and Cruz.

Per Fred's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services. He will be laid to rest at Newton Falls Cemetery. The family has requested that all donations please be made to either: Newton Falls First Church of God 426 West Broad St. Newton Falls, OH 44444, or Traditions Health Hospice 4531 Belmont Ave. #7 Youngstown, OH 44505 in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Fred's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com