Obituary of Howard B. Holcomb

Howard B. Holcomb, 79, of Cortland, passed away June 20, 2010 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Holcomb was born November 6, 1930 in Cortland, the son of Howard and Gladys Niles Holcomb. Howard was a life long resident of Cortland. He graduated Cortland High School in 1948, and then went on to work for Smith Corona for 47 years. Mr. Holcomb also served his country in the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion, and served on the board of the Cortland Seniors Club. In his spare time he would spend working in his garden, wood working, hunting or fishing. Mr. Holcomb is survived by his wife, Johanne of 50 plus years, sons; Mark of MD and David (Wanda) Holcomb of SC, daughters Lynette Smith, Karen Holcomb both of Cortland, Sister Janice (Al Hauck) Stisser of Virgil, grandchildren; Nichola Holcomb, Jennifer Holcomb, Rebecca Smith, Nicholas Holcomb, 1 niece, 2 nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Friends and family are welcome to call on Wednesday June 23 at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland NY from 5:00 €“ 8:00 PM. Contributions can be made in Howards name to the America Cancer Society 13 Beach St. Johnson City NY 13790. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com My condolences to the entire family. It's been a long time, but I remember the days of Port Watson Street. May God Bless. John T. DiPietro, Jr. Johanne, Dave, Mark, Lynn, Karen and all family; Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathy during this time of loss. You are all in my prayers. I have many fond memories of Howard, and appreciated his loving kindness and generosity. I know he will be missed. May God's love comfort you. Love Suzanne E. Rogers Johanne, Dave and Family; please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. You are all in our prayers during this time of grief. May God's love comfort you as you remember Howard. LaMar & Ada Rogers To the Holcomb Family, I am so sorry for your passing of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you all Gina Freeland Please let me take just a minute of your time to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this dificult time. Frankie Russo Dear Johanne and family, So sorry to hear of Howard's passing. I wish that I could offer the "words" that would lessen your grief. I know,though, from experience, it becomes easier to accept in time. May you and your family find peace in your memories. Most sincerely, Polly (Mancini)Ward Johanna, Janice and family, I was sorry to hear of Howard's passing. I have wonderful memories of all of us getting together that will always be with me. But most of all I will remember the man who had the most wonderful sense of humor that was passed down from prior generations of the Holcomb family. How lucky we all were to have a part of this. Love and Prayers to all of you, Eleanor Dippolito Dear Holcomb family. I am very sorry for your loss. May all the memories of the good times you shared comfort you during this very difficult time. Mark Kogut We are all so sorry to hear about your dad passing. We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers! Love, Jeanette, David and boys Johanne, (and family) I was so sorry to read of Howard's passing. My prayers are with you at this difficult time Mona Forney Johanna, Janice and family, I was sorry to hear of Howard's passing. I have wonderful memories of all of us getting together that will always be with me. But most of all I will remember the man who had the most wonderful sense of humor that was passed down from prior generations of the Holcomb family. How lucky we all were to have a part of this. Love and Prayers to all of you, Eleanor Dippolito