Mary Elizabeth Howard

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Howard passed away on July 8, 2024, at age 91.

She was predeceased by her husband, James Howard, and her parents, Elmer and Nora Vienna. Survived by her children, J. Bradley Howard of Texas, John Barton (Ellen) Howard of Walworth, Barbara (Dahl Schultz) Howard of Naples, NY, J. Barrett (John Besuyen) Howard of Webster, Beverly Howard of Williamson, and J. Brooks (Tammy Tillotson) Howard of Fairport; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and sister Norine (Robert) O'Connell of Geneseo.

Beth served as Ontario Town Justice for 20 years, was active in Ontario Historical Society serving as President and many other positions. She was active in the Catholic Church, the early years of The Friends of the Library, and also the school student exchange program for several years.

Family and friends may gather for calling hours from 4-7 PM on Friday (July 12) at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1961 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday (July 13), 10 AM at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 5823 Walworth Rd, Ontario, NY. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM in St. Mary's Cemetery, Geneseo, NY.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Beth's name may be directed to Heritage Square Museum, 7147 Ontario Center Rd., Ontario, NY 14519, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation, give.michaeljfox.org, or The ALS Foundation, donate.als.org.

Donations:
Heritage Square Museum
7147 Ontario Center Rd., Ontario, NY 14519
Web: https://sites.google.com/view/heritagesquaremuseum/home

The Michael J. Fox Foundation
Web: http://give.michaeljfox.org

The ALS Foundation
Web: http://donate.als.org