Cheryl L. Howard, age 56, died Friday, August 30, 2013 at 1:28 a.m. at her residence in Alger.

She was born on January 6, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to Harvey and Louise (Plummer) Hunsicker and they preceded her in death. On June 18, 1978 she married Henry Howard and he survives in Alger.

Cheryl was the former owner of the Rams Roost in McGuffey for over 12 years. 

Also surviving is a daughter, Jessica (Haven) Lawrence of Alger; three granddaughters: Tayler, Shalyn and Audrey Lawrence; four brothers: Harvey (Glenda) Hunsicker of Alger, Kenneth (Barb) Hunsicker of Smyrna, TN, Lewis Hunsicker and Darrell Hunsicker both of Alger; five sisters: Jean Kratt of Avon Lake, Marsha (Tom) Sprang of Kenton, Lenore Maddox of Florissant, MO, Pat (Kash) Allen of Alger and Gloria Jean Spurlock of Lansing, MI; a special nephew who lived with Cheryl and Henry, Kevin Joseph.

She was preceded in death three brothers: Raymond, Russell and Sam Hunsicker; a sister, Alice Scott.

A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger with Rev. Tex Rowe officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.

Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, September 2, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Universal Home Health Hospice of Kenton.