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Thelma Marie “Jane” Huhta Howe

Birth
Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Death
28 Oct 2014 (aged 89)
Saybrook, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Burial
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Thelma M. Howe
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

ASHTABULA — Thelma Marie “Jane” Howe, age 89, died on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Saybrook Landing where she had been a resident.

The much loved daughter of Otto and Helmi (Kauppinen) Huhta, she was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, on August 7, 1925, and had remained a lifelong area resident.


Jane was a graduate of Ashtabula High School and also attended the Dyke and Spenserian School of Business. During W.W.II, she was employed by Federal Housing Authority; it was her task to find housing for those persons who worked at supply depots and aircraft factories.

On Nov. 23, 1946, she married her husband, Francis Xavier Howe, in Ashtabula. For fifty-five years, they were partners and loving companions until Francis’ death on July 17, 2001.

A life-long member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, St. Joseph’s Church; Jane was active in the Isabella Guild of the Knights of Columbus, where she received Woman of the Year Honors. She volunteered for Knights of Columbus Bingo and was very active at her children’s school, St. Joseph Elementary. Jane also enjoyed bowling and was a poll worker for many years.

A devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend; Jane will be remembered for her great faith, strength and duty to serve others, and her great love of friends and family. Her home was a place of welcome for everyone. She treated all who entered with respect and love.

Jane is survived by her loving children, Michael J. (Lisa) Howe of Conneaut, William F. (Mary Lou) Howe of Ashtabula, Elizabeth A. (Gary) Pandora of Columbus, Kathryn T. (Robert) Sharp of Harpersfield and Margaret M.( Bruce Braden) Dalton of Loudonville; grandchildren, Justin (Sharmane) Howe, Meghan (Doug) Lewis, Sarah Howe, Jennifer (Stephen) Foglio, Jessica Sharp, Neil (Danielle) Sharp, Betsy (fiancé, Ryan Pilewski) Pandora and Margie Pandora; four great-grandchildren, Thomas Howe, Ryan Sharp, Jacob Sharp and Kendall Lewis; brothers, Dr. James K. (Mary) Huhta of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Robert (Christine) Huhta of Erie, Pa., and Richard “Dick” Huhta of Georgia; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francis X. Howe; their infant child; her brothers, Raymond Huhta and William Huhta; and her parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 1st, at Our Lady of Peace Parish, St. Joseph’s Church, 3312 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio. The Rev. Ernesto Rodriguez will preside. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.


Calling Hours will be observed from 6 until 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31st, at the ZABACK-WILLIAMS-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula.

If desired, contributions in Jane’s name may be made to the Society of St. Vincent dePaul, 3312 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.

The family would like to thank Saybrook Landing and Tridia Hospice for the loving care that their mother received, your love and care for Thelma and her family was deeply appreciated.

ZABACK-WILLIAMS-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula, is handling arrangements. Obituary and condolences at www.ducro.com and starbeacon.com.



Name: Francis K Howe Titles and Terms: Mr Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 23 Nov 1946 Event Place: Ashtabula, Ohio, United States Age: 20 Birth Year (Estimated): 1926 Father's Name: Maurice Howe Mother's Name: Mable Wieman Spouse's Name: Thelma M Huhta Spouse's Titles and Terms: Miss Spouse's Age: 21 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1925 Spouse's Father's Name: Otto Huhta Spouse's Mother's Name: Helmi Kauppinen


Name: Thelma Huta
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 1, Ashtabula City, Ashtabula Township, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birthplace: Ohio
Birth Year (Estimated): 1925
Last Place of Residence: Same Place

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Otto Huta Head M 54 Finland
Helmi Huta Wife F 38 Finland
Otto W Huta Son M 17 Ohio
Thelma Huta Daughter F 15 Ohio
Charles Huta Son M 11 Ohio
James Huta Son M 3 Ohio



Given Name: Otto
Surname: Huhta
Birth Date: 12 June 1885
Social Security Number: 296-05-8535
State: Ohio
Last Place of Residence: Ashtabula, Ohio
Previous Residence Postal Code: 44004
Event Date: March 1967
Age: 82



Name: Otto Huhta Event Type: Death Event Date: 03 Mar 1967 Event Place: Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States Registration Place: Home Residence Place: Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States Gender: Male Age: 80 Marital Status: Married Race: White Birth Date: 1887 Autopsy Performed: Yes, used for certification Certificate Number: 15668 Volume Number: 18777 Certifier's Role: Physician Affiliate Line Number: 2249 Affiliate File Name: DEATHS67.DAT Source Reference: Ohio Department of Health


Given Name: Helmi Surname: Huhta Birth Date: 30 April 1902 Social Security Number: 277-36-0003 State: Ohio Last Place of Residence: Ashtabula, Ohio Previous Residence Postal Code: 44004 Event Date: December 1981 Age: 79


Name: Helmi M Huhta Event Type: Death Event Date: 21 Dec 1981 Event Place: Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States Registration Place: Ashtabula General Hospital Residence Place: Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States Gender: Female Age: 79 Marital Status: Widowed Race: White Social Security Number: 277-36-0003 Birth Date: 1902 Certificate Number: 085977 Volume Number: 24649 Certifier's Role: Physician Affiliate Line Number: 85949 Affiliate File Name: DEATHS81.DAT Source Reference: Ohio Department of Health



Her husband, Francis Xavier Howe, was born on 4 Apr 1926 to Maurice Cooper Howe and Mable T Wieman. Maurice was born on 29 Mar 1894 in Andover OH to Henry Howe and Alice Iola Hazelton. Alice was born Feb 1857 and died 13 Aug 1930 in Ashtabula, the daughter of unknown Hazelton and Jane Barber.
Thelma M. Howe
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

ASHTABULA — Thelma Marie “Jane” Howe, age 89, died on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Saybrook Landing where she had been a resident.

The much loved daughter of Otto and Helmi (Kauppinen) Huhta, she was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, on August 7, 1925, and had remained a lifelong area resident.


Jane was a graduate of Ashtabula High School and also attended the Dyke and Spenserian School of Business. During W.W.II, she was employed by Federal Housing Authority; it was her task to find housing for those persons who worked at supply depots and aircraft factories.

On Nov. 23, 1946, she married her husband, Francis Xavier Howe, in Ashtabula. For fifty-five years, they were partners and loving companions until Francis’ death on July 17, 2001.

A life-long member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, St. Joseph’s Church; Jane was active in the Isabella Guild of the Knights of Columbus, where she received Woman of the Year Honors. She volunteered for Knights of Columbus Bingo and was very active at her children’s school, St. Joseph Elementary. Jane also enjoyed bowling and was a poll worker for many years.

A devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend; Jane will be remembered for her great faith, strength and duty to serve others, and her great love of friends and family. Her home was a place of welcome for everyone. She treated all who entered with respect and love.

Jane is survived by her loving children, Michael J. (Lisa) Howe of Conneaut, William F. (Mary Lou) Howe of Ashtabula, Elizabeth A. (Gary) Pandora of Columbus, Kathryn T. (Robert) Sharp of Harpersfield and Margaret M.( Bruce Braden) Dalton of Loudonville; grandchildren, Justin (Sharmane) Howe, Meghan (Doug) Lewis, Sarah Howe, Jennifer (Stephen) Foglio, Jessica Sharp, Neil (Danielle) Sharp, Betsy (fiancé, Ryan Pilewski) Pandora and Margie Pandora; four great-grandchildren, Thomas Howe, Ryan Sharp, Jacob Sharp and Kendall Lewis; brothers, Dr. James K. (Mary) Huhta of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Robert (Christine) Huhta of Erie, Pa., and Richard “Dick” Huhta of Georgia; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francis X. Howe; their infant child; her brothers, Raymond Huhta and William Huhta; and her parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 1st, at Our Lady of Peace Parish, St. Joseph’s Church, 3312 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio. The Rev. Ernesto Rodriguez will preside. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.


Calling Hours will be observed from 6 until 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31st, at the ZABACK-WILLIAMS-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula.

If desired, contributions in Jane’s name may be made to the Society of St. Vincent dePaul, 3312 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.

The family would like to thank Saybrook Landing and Tridia Hospice for the loving care that their mother received, your love and care for Thelma and her family was deeply appreciated.

ZABACK-WILLIAMS-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula, is handling arrangements. Obituary and condolences at www.ducro.com and starbeacon.com.



Name: Francis K Howe Titles and Terms: Mr Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 23 Nov 1946 Event Place: Ashtabula, Ohio, United States Age: 20 Birth Year (Estimated): 1926 Father's Name: Maurice Howe Mother's Name: Mable Wieman Spouse's Name: Thelma M Huhta Spouse's Titles and Terms: Miss Spouse's Age: 21 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1925 Spouse's Father's Name: Otto Huhta Spouse's Mother's Name: Helmi Kauppinen


Name: Thelma Huta
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 1, Ashtabula City, Ashtabula Township, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birthplace: Ohio
Birth Year (Estimated): 1925
Last Place of Residence: Same Place

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Otto Huta Head M 54 Finland
Helmi Huta Wife F 38 Finland
Otto W Huta Son M 17 Ohio
Thelma Huta Daughter F 15 Ohio
Charles Huta Son M 11 Ohio
James Huta Son M 3 Ohio



Given Name: Otto
Surname: Huhta
Birth Date: 12 June 1885
Social Security Number: 296-05-8535
State: Ohio
Last Place of Residence: Ashtabula, Ohio
Previous Residence Postal Code: 44004
Event Date: March 1967
Age: 82



Name: Otto Huhta Event Type: Death Event Date: 03 Mar 1967 Event Place: Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States Registration Place: Home Residence Place: Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States Gender: Male Age: 80 Marital Status: Married Race: White Birth Date: 1887 Autopsy Performed: Yes, used for certification Certificate Number: 15668 Volume Number: 18777 Certifier's Role: Physician Affiliate Line Number: 2249 Affiliate File Name: DEATHS67.DAT Source Reference: Ohio Department of Health


Given Name: Helmi Surname: Huhta Birth Date: 30 April 1902 Social Security Number: 277-36-0003 State: Ohio Last Place of Residence: Ashtabula, Ohio Previous Residence Postal Code: 44004 Event Date: December 1981 Age: 79


Name: Helmi M Huhta Event Type: Death Event Date: 21 Dec 1981 Event Place: Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States Registration Place: Ashtabula General Hospital Residence Place: Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States Gender: Female Age: 79 Marital Status: Widowed Race: White Social Security Number: 277-36-0003 Birth Date: 1902 Certificate Number: 085977 Volume Number: 24649 Certifier's Role: Physician Affiliate Line Number: 85949 Affiliate File Name: DEATHS81.DAT Source Reference: Ohio Department of Health



Her husband, Francis Xavier Howe, was born on 4 Apr 1926 to Maurice Cooper Howe and Mable T Wieman. Maurice was born on 29 Mar 1894 in Andover OH to Henry Howe and Alice Iola Hazelton. Alice was born Feb 1857 and died 13 Aug 1930 in Ashtabula, the daughter of unknown Hazelton and Jane Barber.


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137945622/thelma_marie-howe: accessed ), memorial page for Thelma Marie “Jane” Huhta Howe (7 Aug 1925–28 Oct 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 137945622, citing Saint Joseph Cemetery, Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by KBSkala (contributor 48225033).