Vernia E. Howell
March 13, 1933 - October 29, 2021
Vernia E. Howell, age 88, of Clarington, OH, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at her home. She was born March 13, 1933 in Powhatan Point, OH, a daughter of the late Martha Elizabeth Ross Hvizdzak and Charles Nelson. She was a retired certified nursing assistant and a Protestant by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray V. Howell; daughter, Denise Reiman; sister, Marylena Frye; brother, Danny “Jake” Hvizdzak; one granddaughter, Amber Reiman; and two sons-in-law, Lawrence Stephens and Ron Reiman. Survivors include five daughters, Cheryl (Steve) Johnson of Jacobsburg, OH, Sandy Stephens and Cindy (Bob) Kernik, both of Clarington; Lisa (Robert) Stack of Pennsboro, WV and Sarah (Michael) Bates of Clarington, OH; brother, Mike (Jennie) Hvizdzak of Largo, FL; eight grandchildren, Matthew (Melanie) Reiman, Jessica (Shane) Antrobus, Adam (Erin) Johnson, Ryan (Jill) Kernik, Summer Rose, Eric (Jennifer) Stephens, Kasey (David) Block and Kenzie Stack; nine great grandchildren and her beloved cats, Tony and Pickles. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family in Clarington Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home Clarington, OH.
Vernia E. Howell, age 88, of Clarington, OH, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at her home. She was born March 13, 1933 in Powhatan Point, OH, a daughter of the late Martha Elizabeth Ross Hvizdzak and Charles Nelson. She was... View Obituary & Service Information