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Doris J. Howard

Doris J. Howard, 87, of Indiana, PA formerly of Elderton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at St. Andrew's Village in Indiana, PA.

She was born on April 18, 1936 in South Mahoning Township to Walter John and Bertha Myrtle (Lawton) McCausland.

Doris graduated from Elderton High School and was a member of the Elderton Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder. She was previously employed as an assembly laborer with the Robertshaw Company. Doris was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan of the Penguins, Pirates and the Steelers. She enjoyed family vacations especially going to camp in Tionesta. Doris loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her GGMa.

Her memory will be cherished by her son, Gerry L. Howard and wife Donna of Shelocta; a daughter, Pamela R. Flickinger and husband Michael of Spring Church; grandchildren, Jason Flickinger and wife Melissa, Kurt Flickinger and wife Gwendolyn, Eric Howard and wife Tasneem, Rodney Howard, and Jodi Flickinger and husband Jarad Skaley; six great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Owen, Nevel, Dean, Solei and Adam; her brother, Ronald Lawton McCausland and wife, Marsha of Spring Church; and several nieces and nephews.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald B. Howard, whom she married on May 4, 1951 and who passed away on Aug. 20, 2019 and a sister, Beverly Ruth McCausland.

Her family would like to thank the staff of St. Andrew's Village and 365 Hospice for the care and compassion they provided to Doris and her loved ones.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6 - 8 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Clark Chapel of Bauer Funeral Home, Inc. of 238 South Main Street, Elderton, PA.

Additional visitation will be from 1 PM until the time of funeral services at 2 PM, on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Elderton Presbyterian Church, 115 N. Main St., Elderton, PA, with Sandra Peterman officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Doris' memory to Elderton Presbyterian Church, PO Box 159, Elderton, PA 15736.

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