Mae L. Howard

Mae Lossa Howard, 95, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Sunday morning, Aug. 26, 2007 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. He was born July 16, 1912 in Gloversville, NY, the daughter of Elmer and Grace (Green) Lossa. On Mar. 24, 1946 she married Charles C. Howard who preceded her in death May 19, 1969. Surviving is a daughter, Suana Belle Howard, Chillicothe, 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins and special friends, Cheryl Bowling and Mary E. Roll, both of Chillicothe. Her parents and a sister preceded her in death. Mrs. Howard was a retired employee of US Shoe. She was a member of Orchard Hill Church of Christ, and served as a volunteer with Medical Center Hospital Guild for 15 years. A veteran of the US Navy, serving in WW II, she was a life member of DAV Chapter 18, a charter member of the Women in Military Service Memorial, the WAVES National Association, a life member of the US Navy Cryptlogical Veterans Association, The North Coast Unit 21 of the Navy Women of Ohio and a charter member of Rolling Thunder Chapter 3, Chillicothe. She was also a member of the Ross County Senior Citizens and was a bowling enthusiast for 66 years. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007 in the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home with Rev. Martha Kline officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens with graveside services by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Thursday.