Edward R. Howell
Funeral Director
Supervisor
Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc.
Formerly Jenkins-Howell Funeral Home
Edward R. Howell
Funeral Director
Supervisor
Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc.
Formerly Jenkins-Howell Funeral Home
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John L Baker posted a condolence
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Earl was among my closest friends when we were both grad students at UW in Seattle. He and Alice Ann and Phyllis and I spent many happy hours together, talking, playing games, watching "Mission Impossible" on TV, and sharing mild intoxicants. He was a wonderful man and the best of friends.
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Christian Stock posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2022
I’m saddened to learn of Earl’s passing.
The long weekends that Allison and I were able to spend in Scranton with the Lory’s are cherished memories. Earl had more projects than men a quarter of his age and he was happy to show you around any number of them. He also had space in his heart for every dog of every size in the ever-growing pack.
I’ll always remember visiting the Greek Orthodox Seminary in Scranton with Earl and Susan as well as seeing Young Frankenstein at the Scranton theater.
Earl was a kind, intelligent, and generous man. It was an honor to spend time with him, and know his hospitality. May his memory be eternal.
Christian Stock
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Barbara Larom Cox lit a candle
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Our knowledge and time with Earl was limited but powerful. We met at a family get together organized by Bruce. Earl automatically and unselfishly welcomed us as well as our dog SeaLily and made us feel a part of the clan. We laughed; we shared time, space, stories, energy and love. In that short time he forever became an endearing part of our lives. An excerpt from Susan’s obituary states: “he was one of the brightest, kindest, gentlest men I have ever known”. Our family was truly blessed by knowing Earl.
Cynthia Larom, Mark Cox, Barbara Larom Cox and the dog SeaLily
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Ruth Anderson posted a condolence
Saturday, September 3, 2022
Earl R Lory
Suzie and Earl always did it their way so one of my first memories of them as a couple was their wedding in 1980 in Ithaca, New York. It was a simple celebration at home which included family and close friends with a “dish to pass” dinner. The joy was palpable as these two, now single “soul-mates” united.
From then on, Jarry and I acquired a delightful brother-in-law and the ensuing years were filled with many fun-filled joint adventures, trips and holiday gatherings at Stone House Farm in Pennington, NJ (their wonderful, antique house with barn and out buildings) to the house on 52 acres which they moved to post retirement in Waymart, PA. There Earl acquired his workshop to accommodate his “truck kits” which he enjoyed working on at his leisure. The view of the Pocono Mountains from the deck took Earl back to his Montana roots and he never tired of the magnificent view.
Suzie and I have always been grateful for the easy and comfortable relationship that Earl and Jarry forged. When we got together we would often find them deep in conversation, questioning one another and finding many things to explore and discuss. Therefore our travels as a foursome were always satisfying and delightful. With the Lorys we went to Missoula, Montana to finally see for ourselves what real mountains look like. We made trips to England and Scotland where we stayed in Landmark Trust properties and later to a villa in Tuscany, Italy an incredible adventure made richer by the easy camaraderie we shared.
So many memories, many joyful and others painful. Suzie and Earl were at our house when we first met our future son-in-law John’s family. The Forcucci family arrived laughing from their fun drive to Northboro and their jokes about “meeting the Folkers”. As Jarry and I were doing last minute food prep Earl was charming our soon to be in-laws. The evening was a pure delight, in no small part due to Earl’s warmth and welcome. Whenever we saw John’s family they always asked about Earl and Suzie.
The untimely and sudden passing of Suzie and Earl’s beloved granddaughter Alison brought us all together in grief and in gratitude for her presence in our lives. I can still visualize the tear filled embrace between Jarry and Earl.
There is so much more to say—Earl taught me the value and beauty of presence—his consistent appreciation of nature, mountains, trees, his beloved pets and well-fed birds. Due to Covid we had not been with Suzie and Earl for over 3 years, but finally this June we spent a week in Waymart. We did very little but sit on the porch in the beautiful Summer weather and watch the coming and going of the hummingbirds, red-winged blackbirds and so many more—just sitting, enjoying and appreciating in a way I don’t do often enough. Thank you my dear Earl for the gift you have been and continue to be in my life!
With much love, Ruthie and Jarry
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Jose Ors posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Really sad news. Great friend and colleague. A life truly worth celebrating. We are better for having known him.
Deepest condolences and our best wishes
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CP Wong posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Earl was an excellent engineer and a real gentleman. We were colleagues at ERC in Princeton, NJ and he will be missed dearly
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Christopher Lory uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 29, 2022
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Words can’t describe how influential you were grandpa. You were always a joy to be around. I learned so much from you even though we lived so far apart. I’m so happy to have seen you recently and I know Bruce wanted to see you more than he got to. Give my dad a huge hug for us all and know you will be missed by so many! Your memories will carry us on. For now it’s extremely hard to accept with everything that’s happened this year. Until we meet again grandpa, I love you!
Sincerely,
Chris Lory
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Beth van Gorder posted a condolence
Sunday, August 28, 2022
My heart is heavy as I grieve for the family of Earl Lory .
Our lives only briefly crossed , but it was a moment I will forever treasure with a grateful heart ..and will never ever forget .
We met on Christmas night , December 25th , 2014.
My daughter , Vanessa Van Gorder , was driving home from a family dinner , when she was a victim of a one car accident on Owego Turnpike in Honesdale .
Earl and Susan were the first car to notice . It was dark , and they had been having dinner with friends
They pulled over , and attended to Vanessa .
I was notified and arrived shortly after to the loving arms of Susan snd Earl . She died at the hospital .
My life has been forever changed at that moment … The kindness this man displayed by being there at the right time , and helping me cope , along with the friendship that was developed afterward, will forever and ever be in my heart …
I hope that Vanessa and Earl are looking down on all of us … !God Bless you .
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Janice Burgh posted a condolence
Friday, August 26, 2022
42 years of friendship and memories- and so much shared happiness. We are so glad Earl was in our lives. And indeed, A Great Tree Fell.
Our love and condolences to the family and friends who were honored by his presence.
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Barbara Karp Parrish uploaded photo(s)
Friday, August 26, 2022
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WHEN GREAT TREES FALL
And when great souls die,
After a period peace blooms,
slowly and always
irregularly. Spaces fill
with a kind of
soothing electric vibration.
Our senses, restored, never
to be the same, whisper to us.
They existed. They existed.
We can be. Be and be
better. For they existed.
- Maya Angelou
Earl existed for all of us, in so many different ways…but always coming from the place of love, kindness, and grace.
I miss you Earl. You will forever reside in my heart and memories. Love, Barbara
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Emily uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Grandpa was an incredible man, living with an easy contentment and practicing his philosophical beliefs like "patience is a virtue"... I've never met anyone with as much patience as him. He was giving, easy-going, funny, silly, and intelligent.
As a kid, I remember going to Grandma and Grandpa's house in Hopewell, NJ, where Grandpa had his horses, Rocket and Jimmy, and his beautiful trucks. He taught all of us grandkids the value of hard work by having us help feed the horses, pick apples in the orchard, and tend to the land (we didn't do anything but ride on the tractor with him). He showed us that you can have fun while you work, and that if you worked hard you could play hard too. I remember play fighting with him and how he would pick us up by our ankles and let us dangle upside down. He was a shining source of laughter and new experiences.
Later on in life, I lived with him and grandma while I was in nursing school. He was always there when I needed to vent, cry, or just tell him funny stories. Every day I left for school he'd say "Learn lots!" And when I came home he would say "Learn anything good today?" And would want to know all about what I was learning about. His love for me was never in question. He would always jump up to help me fix my car, hang up boards and pictures or just help me with anything I couldn't do myself! He took out his trusty toolbox and we tackled any problem I had. When he worked on his own chores from his famous list, he would never let me help, lest he be a "burden". He was never burden to anyone (except maybe grandma when he was being stubborn!) Even on his worst days, he would tell me "Oh, I'm doing just fine, kid" which spoke to his inability to be bogged down by life and its issues, or at least not worry other people with his problems. Even when he struggled to breathe he would want to know about me and how I was doing. I both admonished and admired him for his fierce independence. He was so strong but couldn't let anyone help him.
Grandpa had a heart bigger than the mountains he'd climbed, and it was the kindest and most gentle heart I've ever known. I am so grateful for the time I got to know him both as a child and again, in a clearer light, as an adult. He will be so dearly missed by those who got the privilege of knowing him. I will always carry the lessons from his intelligence, wisdom and kind spirit with me.
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Jan Goodwin posted a condolence
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Earl was an amazing man: generous, kind, gentle, with a scientist’s keen intellect. Your husband was a very dear person, who lived a very full life and who clearly had a major influence on many people, and will continue to do so.
Emily Dickinson was right when she said: “Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality.”
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Richard Kave posted a condolence
Thursday, August 25, 2022
For the longest time I only knew Earl from our brief encounters at family reunions in the like which were always interesting and occasionally tumultuous. I found his viewpoint on things to be unique and insightful; sort of a mix of a sage mountain philosopher and a modern city sophisticate.
But in the past several years I was able to spend a little bit more time, certainly not enough, with Sue & Earl who I found to be the most generous, warm and compassionate people I know. He had the enviable ability to focus on the things that really matter and sort of poo poo, without being condescending, the things that don’t.
I will miss you Earl . Rest in peace. Richard
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Alan Kehoe posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
I find as I already deeply miss the just plain goodness of this treasure of a friend, that I do so filled with abundant gratitude for the liveliness and enthusiasm he brought to every moment shared. In my life there has been no one better. And I might add selfishly - his keen interest and engagement with those blessed to know him - carried with it a richly rewarding sense of being known, valued, and with his forthright unadorned and unsentimental countenance - loved. A rare, remarkable and precious gem. Till we meet again Mr. Wizard.....perhaps as carbon atoms somewhere out there....looking forward as you always have....
Alan Kehoe
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Angie Lory uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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My name is Angie Lory,wife of Bruce (Earl's adopted son at 2yo) who passed 6 months ago. The holidays,family reunions were one of a kind. We would chat and it always felt like we hadn't skipped a beat. Anytime, I was able to hear him laugh was always a joy for me. My son's Earl and Christopher were blessed to have spent precious moments together. From horses, "wrastling" and present at their weddings to meeting his great grandchildren will be treasured and never forgotten. He raised Bruce, the man I fell in love with. Bruce loved Earl and proud to call him FATHER. Grampa Earl, til we will meet again. I was blessed that our lives crossed.
Love you
Angie
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Kay posted a condolence
Monday, August 22, 2022
How do I describe the spirit of the man who was my Dad? Is it even possible to convey the uniqueness of Dad’s personality, the essence of him? How do I talk about my relationship with him and the central place he has had in my life?
Dad is like the North Star, always there, providing direction or gentle guidance when consulted, but just there in the sky quietly winking when you look up.
I can hear my Dad say, with his specific lilt in his voice, “Well, kid, 90% of life is just showing up.”
So, I’ll try to show up here and while these disjointed words cannot possibly encompass all that he was, I can just scratch the surface of who he was and what he meant to me and to others lucky enough to have known and loved him.
Dad had a central core of optimism, a just plain happy countenance.
Playful
Dad’s playful nature was loved especially by children and dogs. As a young child, my father would often play with me-he called it “wrastling”-where he would get on the floor with me, tickle me and allow me to climb all over him.
If you gave my Dad a compliment, he would shift in his chair, uncomfortable about accepting it. At times, he would even cover his eyes for a moment, bashful, as though like a small child if he couldn’t see you, then you couldn’t see him.
So many sayings:
Patience is a virtue
It’s only money!
Ask Dad a question about something, perhaps how his truck project was going, and he would respond with such delight—as though he was delighted you had asked, he was delighted by the topic, and he was delighted to share it with you.
Self-deprecating
His western sensibility included accepting what comes and trusting it will all work out just fine, being humble, and a general feeling that whatever is broken can usually be fixed. Which leads to another saying of his: When fixing something looked really bleak, “Money always fixes these things”.
Dad had a casual relationship with money, and a belief that there was always enough. It wasn’t something to argue about, to covet, or even to be overly concerned about.
Ability to laugh at himself and what he perceived as his deficiencies.
One of these, in Dad’s eyes, was his inability to remember people’s names. But while he laughed at himself about this, I felt that it scarcely mattered. When I watched him interact with people, I saw him ask them questions about themselves. He was so curious and interested in what folks had to say, and I saw people respond to that and feel genuinely heard and seen.
My father was simply kind, and sweet, and such a joy to be with. He loved me unconditionally, and I him. For almost 60 years I was blessed to have such a man as he for my Dad and I am grateful beyond measure.
Love you, Dad--
Kay
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The family of Earl R. Lory uploaded a photo
Monday, August 22, 2022
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Julie Zenel lit a candle
Sunday, August 21, 2022
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I always felt welcomed, valued and comfortable in Earl's presence. His sense of humor, ease , acceptance and love for his family was apparent and nourishing. I know he will be very missed and I send all Susan, Kay, Lisa, and all his family my love and condolences .
Phone: 570-488-6100
269 Belmont Street | Waymart, PA 18472