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Romaine Joseph Trevellyn Howell Sr.

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Romaine Joseph Trevellyn Howell Sr.

Romaine Joseph Trevellyn Howell Sr., 76, was called home Wednesday, January 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.

Romaine was born October 27, 1946, in Daisytown, to the late Robert Lee Howell Sr. and Katelea Hoggans Howell.

Romaine was one of many children and is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Howell Sr. (Adrian) and Joe Howell.

He was preceded in death by siblings, Reginald Howell, Robert Lee Jr. Howell, Edward Howell, Frank Howell, Cornell Collins, Linda Owens and Katelea Howell.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 52 years, Ruam Howell; his devoted children, Anthony Martin, Denitra Howell Taylor (Samuel), Romaine Joseph Trevellyn Howell Jr. (Isabel), Christopher Lee Howell, Ryan Joseph Howell (Danielle); his adoring grandchildren, Kayla Taylor, Jaliah Howell, Romaine Howell III, Callista Ternitsky, Kass Taylor, Odalys Taylor, Anthony Howell, Kali Ternitsky, Adayja Howell, Ava Ternitsky, A’yona Price, Kierra Howell, Nariah Howell, Cameron Howell; one great-grandchild, Avery Howell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Over the span of his life, he was a jack of many trades some of which being a constable, a chief of police, a fuel specialist in the United States Air Force, radio host, teacher, coach, coal miner, driving instructor, trustee of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, American Legion Post 377 member, referee, but his most treasured title was father.

Romaine was a standout athlete receiving many awards and accolades throughout his athletic career at California Area High School.

He completed his bachelor’s degree in teaching at California University of Pennsylvania.

While in the Air Force, Romaine received a National Defense Service Medal with a Bronze Star, an Air Force Good Conduct Medal and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 22, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. time of service Monday, January 23, in Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 46 Zion Road, Daisytown, PA 15427. Eulogizing is the Reverend Dr. Delonte Reeves. Interment will be at the LaFayette Cemetery, 132 Twin Hills Road, Brier Hill, PA 15415.

Arrangements entrusted to William R. Taylor Funeral Home, 645 McMahon Avenue, Monessen, PA 15062. Trudy L. Taylor, Director.

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