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Robert A. Howard

12/26/1959 - 06/06/2025

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Obituary For Robert A. Howard

Robert A. Howard

Dec. 26, 1959 – June 6, 2025

Robert A. Howard, 65, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Friday at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Frederick and Vera (Coccia) Howard, Sr. On March 27, 2004 he married Deborah Kelly.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Deborah; two stepsons: Tim (Jamie) Zielinski and Joe (Jessica) Zielinski both of Dallastown; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Frederick Howard, Jr. of Altoona.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Howard and two sisters: Sarah Hitching and Jennifer Stoner.

Bob was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and retired from Juniata Silk Mill. Previously he worked at Altoona Water Authority.

He enjoyed snake collecting.

Bob was a good man who would do anything for anybody. He will be deeply missed.

Friends will be received from 4-6 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 where a funeral service will be held immediately following at 6 p.m. in Stevens Memorial Chapel by Pastor Bill Ice.

Interment will be at Union Cemetery, Claysburg.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 06/14/2025

    Tim Zielinski

    Although Bobby was never a father, he should have. In his way he was for me. He loved playing tricks and having a laugh but he was always true with his intensions. Bobby was always a man of practicality and function, a lot of know how and a good mind to explain as he was doing, and taught me a lot by not saying anything at all. Bobby will forever be in my heart, I Love You, and thank you for being a light to many especially myself. Till we meet again, rest easy. -Tim

  • 06/11/2025

    Diane Howard Gates

    When we were kids growing up, Bobby and family would come to the Mountain house and we would play outside while the parents visited inside. You will be missed my dear cousin. 💔💐

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