July 16, 2020

Sylvie,
What a surge of pleasure to see Bob’s warm, wry smile and think of the friendship between him and Gene on the golf course and at the gin table…..Gene would always come home with good stories about Chief and the grand times they had with their Band of Brothers…..now so sadly depleated.  A big man and a big heart — hard to say goodbye.  I send all best wishes to you and your family.  Anne Gardner

June 30, 2020

Robert, Cheryl & Family,
I’m sorry to have learned of the passing of your dad. He had a long and prosperous life and was a legend in Lancaster circles. He was a great friend to my father and mother and I know how much he meant to them. I know how much the cabin meant to all of the “5 of a Kind”. They had many great hunting days, work parties and Penn State weekends there. I enjoyed watching the video tribute with all the original crew. Lots of memories and looking back it now seems like they were much simpler times compared to the chaos we have ongoing now. He was a good man and will be missed. 
Gregg Bilger

June 29, 2020

Sylvia, Robert and Family –
Hail to the “Chief” from Turk, Billy and Tom Despard – your enthusiastic friends going way back to caddying for you and then playing with you at LCC. We always enjoyed being around you and I appreciated our business relationship. I’m sure you told St. Peter – “Time to celebrate, let’s have a dip!” Live you man – see you soon Bobby. Tom Despard

June 24, 2020

Robert, Cheryl & Family
So sorry for the loss of  “Chiefie”.  I have known your Dad all of my life and it was a pleasure to have him as a part of mine.  Since our fathers were best friends, he has always been a second father to me.  As I look back, there are a lot of good stories and fond memories that can be shared and cherished.  Robert & Cheryl, you can take comfort in the unconditional love, comfort and care that you provided to your father throughout his life.  I know he is very proud.  He was a very caring and giving man who loved his golf, football and the outdoors.  As the last member of Five-of-a-Kind, he now joins his 4 buddies in the Big Sky above.  So many good times and fond memories of our times together.   My thoughts and prayers will be with you this Sunday.
He will truly be missed. My condolences to all.
Jeffrey A Bilger

June 24, 2020

Sylvia, I was very saddened to hear that Bob passed.  May your good memories and your family carry you through this difficult time.  My prayers are with you. – Marsha

June 24, 2020

Robert & Family,
My prayers, for comfort, go out to you and the family on the loss of a “giant” of a man. I will remember how you made sure Bob was a part of hunting camp, no matter how difficult it was to get him around and your personal sacrifice to insure he was right there with the action.  I would only hope that my sons would take care of me the same way you took care of your Dad!
Blessings and peace to you & family in this time of loss.
Steven & Marilyn Edris

June 23, 2020

Bob and family;
We are praying for you and your family at this time of loss.  Sorry we will miss your service on Sunday.  We will be out of town for the week.
May God keep watch over your family in this difficult time.
Joe Legenstein

June 23, 2020

 Sylvia and Family My deepest condelence. Bob was a great man and a good friend.  He will truly be missed.
Donna S Gantz

June 23, 2020

I’m sorry to read about Bob’s death.  I believe that Bob and my mother were first cousins.  Her name was Jean George (Seyl) and her mother was Elizabeth Howells.  My condolences to your family.  
Barbara Seyl

June 22, 2020

Dear Sylvia, out thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless….
alma groff

June 22, 2020

We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the family of Robert Howells.  We appreciate working with Howells Glass over the years.  
With Sympathy, All the staff at DESCCO Design & Construction, Inc. 

June 22, 2020

Sylvia, Cheryl and Robert, Bob was my Dad’s best friend and a friend to our entire family. In many cases while in high school and college, if my Dad needed help for me, Bob was always ready to assist. I will miss him.
 
Steve Senkowski

June 21, 2020

Dear Sylvia,
Gary and I remember Bob with such fondness. The photo in the paper looks just like him, with that twinkle in his eyes and the nice smile. I had no idea he was 93. Wow, he led a full life and how wonderful that you and he together could share 47 years!! Please know we send much love and sympathy to you and your family.
Love,
Sandy and Gary Cross

June 21, 2020

Sylvia and family,
Sad to hear of Chief’s passing. What a wonderful man and dear friend he was. Sorry we won’t be able to make the funeral but he will be forever in my heart. May your grief turn soon to happy memories.
With my love, Marv Daley

June 21, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Howells family. Marie, Jim, Lugene and Keith Eshleman

June 21, 2020

Dear Bob and Kim. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Mike and Karen
Mike