Howard D. Booher
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Howard D. Booher, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 14, 2022.
Howard was born Friday, May 2, 1941 to the late Clifford and Anna (Gehrling) Booher. He was raised in New Castle, PA and lived in Randolph most of his life. He was a Founder and President/CEO of East Manufacturing Corp. for 54 years, owner of Mehrvale Farms and supported many local causes including the Waterloo School Systems and the Randolph Fairgrounds. He enjoyed the outdoors and nature, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved Tiffany lamps. He was a loving father who raised all of his children in the same family home for over 50 years, and he had a genuine passion for building.
Howard is survived by his daughters, Erin Goshorn, Renee Booher, and Dana Booher; sons, Howard (Debra), Martin (Tina), and Dale Booher; grandchildren, Drew Goshorn, Miranda (William) Krager, Ellen Bennett, Alexa Booher, Jessica Booher, Ryan Booher, Madeline Booher, Rory Booher, and Reilly Booher; 1st wife, Phyllis Pirogowicz; 2nd wife, Theresa Booher; sisters, Patricia and Marjorie; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Howard is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Abigail Booher.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, March 19, 2022, 12:00 pm at Portage Community Chapel, 6490 State Route 14, Ravenna, Ohio 44266. Visitation will be Friday, March 18, 2022, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm & Saturday, March 19, 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Portage Community Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Haven of Portage County at www.portagehaven.org
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