Lester Lee Howell

Lester Lee Howell, 85, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Arbors of Woodsfield, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on August 16, 1940, in Beallsville, Ohio, a son of the late John and Bertha (Hoskinson) Howell.

Lester was retired from the former ORMET Aluminum Corporation, near Hannibal, Ohio. He loved being outdoors and he especially enjoyed mowing and hunting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Miller, three brothers, Jim, Fred, and Darrel Howell.

Surviving are his devoted wife of 64 years, Bernice Baker Howell; a son, Gregory (Pat) Howell of Reston, Virginia; daughters, Debbra (Bob) Bassa, of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Theresa (Ben) McCort of Newcomerstown, Ohio;  grandchildren, Logan and Austin Bassa and Hayley, Alaina, and Rylee McCort; a brother, Larry (Diane) Howell of Shadyside, Ohio; also many nieces and nephews. 

Honoring Lester’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service.  A "Celebration of Life" will be held at a later date. 

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