Olive Joy Younkin Howard, 90, Robindale Heights, passed away Oct. 13, 2012 at Beacon Ridge. Born Aug. 20, 1922 in London, England, the daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Ethel Mae (Lack) Arnett. Also preceded in death by first husband, Warren Dewey Younkin; second husband, Willard J. Howard Sr.; stepson Willard J. Howard Jr.; granddaughter, Coleen Dawn Younkin; sisters, Ethel Frances Arnett, Dolly Glover and Lily Twell; brothers, Harry and John Arnett. Survived by children: Sheila Marie Berezansky and husband Dennis, Seward; Randy John Younkin, Warren, Ohio; and Kerry Warren Younkin, Kennewick, Wash.; grandchildren: Kevin Berezansky and wife Kelly; Deneen Peters and husband Chris; Tressa Alter and husband Thomas; Heather Muhl and husband David; and Brian Howard and wife Joanne; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Joy was a member of the Robindale Union Church where she had sung, played piano and taught Sunday school. She was also a former scout den mother. She also performed with Madame Alexander's School of Dance in London, England, in 1937 and was active in Cambria County M.S. Society where she was a past patient of the year award recipient. Joy was known for her gracious heart and giving nature. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia St., Armagh, PA 15920, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev Norman C. Kaufman officiating. Internment Rockwood IOOF Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.thestuartfuneralhomes.com.
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