Cheryl L. Howe, 75, of Oppenheim, New York, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022, at her home in Oppenheim, with the love, support and comfort of her children and families in her care. sides.

She was born on February 12, 1947 in Little Falls, New York, and was the daughter of the late Russell and Clarida (Aubin) Stowell. Cheryl was educated at Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School and graduated with the class of 1964. Later in life, Cheryl continued her education and earned an associate’s degree in accounting from Fulton Montgomery Community College, graduating in 1991.

On April 23, 1966, Cheryl was married to Dante W. Howe, Sr. at Oppenheim United Methodist Church. They shared a 38-year union and raised their four children together. Mr. Howe died on February 8, 2005.

Cheryl spent many years as a homemaker and loving mother. Later she worked for Fulton County as well as the Hamilton Fulton Montgomery BOCES as an administrative assistant. She retired after 15 years of work.

She was a faithful member of Oppenheim United Methodist Church and Oppenheim Senior Center. In her spare time, Cheryl has enjoyed countless hours of bingo, Yahtzee, cards and garage sales with her daughter and granddaughter. She liked to listen to music, especially Elvis Presley and Charlie Pride, and always at the maximum volume. She was an avid Syracuse University basketball fan. Above all, the most important thing in Cheryl’s life was her family. Her children and grandchildren were everything to her. The close bonds she created with each member of her family will be cherished forever. Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and loving friend, Cheryl will be missed beyond words.

Cheryl is survived by her four loving children and their families, Dante W. Howe, Jr. and his wife, Dawn of Oppenheim, NY, David W. Howe and his wife, Cheyene of Dolgeville, NY, Danielle W. Mosher and his husband, Ronnie of Little Falls, NY and Darian W. Howe and wife, Hailey of Dolgeville, NY; cherished grandchildren, Douglas W. Howe and his companion, Kaitlyn Duesler of Dolgeville, NY, Sarah J. Howe and his companion, Rodney Thayer, Jr. of Oppenheim, NY, Samantha R. Mosher and his companion Dillon Holmes, of Little Falls, NY, Ian C. Mosher of Little Falls, NY, Kayla (Dzimitrowicz) Torres and wife, Alicia of Herkimer, NY, Chelsea Bennett of Herkimer, NY Darian W. Howe, Jr. of Dolgeville, NY and Daphnee W Howe of Dolgeville, NY; great-grandchildren, Peyton L. White of Dolgeville, NY and Carson Zawtocki of Salisbury Center, NY; Anacelia Torres of Herkimer, NY, one sister, Carolee DePiazza, of Oppenheim, NY; a cousin, Karen Andriola of Gloversville, NY; a sister-in-law Cindy Howe of Fort Plain, NY, several cousins ​​and extended family members.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, her son, Douglas W. Howe, her in-laws James and Bernice Howe, her brother Colin “Colie” P. Stowell, her brothers-in-law James and Alan Howe, and two small -children, Steven Dzimitrowicz and Tiffany Hall.

The Howe/Mosher families extend a heartfelt thank you to their special caregivers: Shirley Giarrusso, Linda Guile, Sam Siver, Wendy Shaut and Heather Wittmann. The kindness you all showed to our mom was absolutely remarkable.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Oppenheim United Methodist Church located at 6844 State Highway 29, Dolgeville, New York 13329, with the Rev. Dr. RW Williams, officiating pastor. A burial service will immediately follow at Finch Cemetery on Mill Road, St. Johnsville, New York 13452 where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Dante. All are welcome to attend services.

Please consider memorial contributions for Oppenheim United Methodist Church c/o Linda Duesler, 6582 State Highway 29, St. Johnsville, New York 13452. Please note “In Memory of Cheryl L. Howe” in the note line of your contribution so that it can be properly acknowledged.

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