Delores Howard 1934-2015
Dolores A. Howard, 81, died on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at 8:42 p.m. at Cridersville Healthcare Center, Cridersville.
She was born on Jan. 14, 1934, in LaFayette, Ohio to John and Audrey (Kollars) Hattery, Sr. who preceded her in death. Dolores married Dayton Howard on June 5, 1960, and he survives in Cridersville.
Dolores was a homemaker. She attended the Lima Baptist Temple.
Also surviving are three brothers: John (Joyce) Hatter, Jr. of Bluffton, Mike (Shari) Hattery of Cridersville and Larry (Beverly) Hattery of Utica; and a sister, Mariam (Bill) Sayre of Kenna, W.V.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Beverly Hattery and Sharon Miller; and a brother, Randall Hattery.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Pastor Gary Hohman officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Monday, Dec. 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor’s choice.
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