Rev. Richard Howard
Reverend Richard “Rick” Eric Howard, 67, of Morgantown passed away peacefully at Harmony Assisted Living on September 16, 2020 surrounded by his family. Rick was born February 25, 1953 in Cumberland, MD a son of the late Arthur Cecil Howard and Doris Jean Eirich Howard. Rick received his undergraduate education from Bethany College and his Masters of Divinity Degree from Harvard Divinity School. Rick was an Associate Pastor of Clifftondale UMC in Saugus, MA and Pastor of the Chestnut St. UMC in Gardner, MA, Wakefield-Lynnfield UMC in Wakefield, MA, the Protestant Community Church in Medford Lakes, NJ, and First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Morgantown. Rick was an active community volunteer, serving with Meals on Wheels and with the Boy Scouts of America. He was also interested in interfaith religious studies. Rick is survived by his wife Lorinda Smith Howard, one daughter, Sarah Woodford (Derek) of Morgantown, one son Daniel Howard (Alex) of Fairmont, one sister, Cathy Moore (Dan) of Julian, PA, and two brothers, Jon Howard (Melva) of Lavale, MD, and Jeffrey Howard (Brenda) of Medford Lakes, NJ. McCulla Funeral Home has provided cremation services. Due to COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.mcculla.comObituary
Reverend Richard “Rick” Eric Howard, 67, of Morgantown passed away peacefully at Harmony Assisted Living on September 16, 2020 surrounded by his family. Rick was born February 25, 1953 in Cumberland, MD a son of the late Arthur Cecil Howard and Doris Jean Eirich Howard. Rick received his undergraduate education from Bethany College and his Masters of Divinity Degree from Harvard Divinity School. Rick was an Associate Pastor of Clifftondale UMC in Saugus, MA and Pastor of the Chestnut St. UMC in Gardner, MA, Wakefield-Lynnfield UMC in Wakefield, MA, the Protestant Community Church in Medford Lakes, NJ, and First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Morgantown. Rick was an active community volunteer, serving with Meals on Wheels and with the Boy Scouts of America. He was also interested in interfaith religious studies. Rick is survived by his wife Lorinda Smith Howard, one daughter, Sarah Woodford (Derek) of Morgantown, one son Daniel Howard (Alex) of Fairmont, one sister, Cathy Moore (Dan) of Julian, PA, and two brothers, Jon Howard (Melva) of Lavale, MD, and Jeffrey Howard (Brenda) of Medford Lakes, NJ. McCulla Funeral Home has provided cremation services. Due to COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.mcculla.com
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