Dawn Lacey McCabe Howarth, 40, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 surrounded by family and friends at Lancaster General Hospital. She shared her life with her beloved husband, Jason A. Howarth. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Frank L. and Patricia Varner McCabe of Mount Joy. Dawn worked in sales for Murray-Securus, Forest Pharmaceuticals and The Hershey Company. She was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and Lebanon Valley College, where she was a member of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority, serving as president. Dawn was active in the Junior League of Lancaster for twelve years and served as an officer and a board member in a variety of capacities.

Dawn enjoyed summers with her stepson Josh and trips to Deep Creek Lake with her family. Her favorite days were spent flying with Jason, vacationing in the Virgin Islands, winters in Cape Coral and generously supporting many local charities.

In 2013 Dawn was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Dawn faced this challenge with grace and determination. She inspired many with her bravery, courage and invincible spirit. Dawn was aided by a group of supportive friends, Dawn's Divas. These eleven ladies walked 60 miles in Dawn's honor at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day and raised $30,000. Dawn and Dawn's Divas continued to work and support The American Cancer Society Legacy Ball and Help the Fight here in Lancaster. Jason and the McCabes wish to thank Dawn's Divas and all who supported and loved Dawn.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her stepson, Joshua Howarth of Birmingham, AL, her twin brother David L. married to Kimberly Heckman McCabe of Landisville, and brother Jack H. married to Kristen Fay McCabe of Brooklyn, NY; her in-laws Bud and Belle Howarth of Mount Joy, and her nieces and nephew: Kaylee, Adalyn, Edward and Evelyn.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 4-7 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Dawn's Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 10 AM at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Dawn's memory to Help The Fight, 143 Oakridge Drive, Mountville, PA 17554 www.helpthefight.org .