Howard Washburn, 89

February 24, 2012

Rev. Howard William Washburn, 89, of St. Marys, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born Oct. 27, 1922, in Hackensack, N. J., to Adlagunda Bellm and Russell LeRoy Washburn Sr., and raised by his grandparents Christina and John Bellm. His wife, Barbara Washburn, survives.
Also surviving are two sons, John Washburn, and Jim Washburn.
He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Washburn.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Myer Community Room at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Community in St. Marys, with the Revs. George Campbell and William McOmber officiating. Burial of cremated remains will be in Otterbein Cemetery in Lebanon.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Myer Community Room.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Otterbein St. Marys Lifestyle Community Benevolent Fund in St. Marys.
Arrangements are being handled by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home in Cridersville.