Condolence: While I don't know your family personally, I do know the feelings of emptiness when losing a loved one in death. John, devoted husband and father, who will be dearly missed by all who knew him, please take comfort in the promise from God, that we have the opportunity to see our loved ones who have passed away in death (John 17:3)

Condolence: Kathy, Ben, and Kristin, John's passing saddens us greatly. He was a unique and talented man. We are so grateful that he was a extraordinary teacher and coach to our children, and know he touched countless lives. Our thoughts are with you. Rest In Peace.

Condolence: I was so sad to read John had passed. It's been many years since I've spent time with John and Kathy, but I will never forget his unique sense of humor, his talent and intelligence. Kathy, I still remember you two at our sorority parties. I send you and your family my deepest sympathy and hope you always remember the joy.

Condolence: I am very sorry to hear of the passing of John Howard...a great man! I had the pleasure of coaching and teaching with John at Gateway in my first few years in education. John was extremely helpful to me in my young career, and he was an outstanding educator. I still have some of his drawings of me, our wrestlers, the "baby gators," and coaches from camp. My sincerest condolences to the Howard family.

Condolence: I first met John in 1971 at Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity house. I was invited for West Chester home coming by my best friend Mike Rantz who was a fraternity brother. Throughout the year I visited a few times and always remembered John for whatever reason. Last year, Mike and his wife Robin asked a group of their friends to go on a trip out west with them. My wife and I said sure and he told me that John and his wife Kathy were going and I thought great. It was a very enjoyable time getting to talk to them both and to see John at his best with his drawings. He kept a daily diary of drawings and commentary about our tour guide that was halarious. He made a great trip even greater by sharing his talent with us. My wife Janet and I are very saddened to hear of his passing. He will be sorely missed but not forgotten. Chuck and Janet Texter

Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with Mr Howard's family at this sad time. May you find peace in your memories.

Condolence: Dearest Kathy and Family, Mark and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear husband John. What a fulfilling life God gave him. A man with so many talents, who touched so many hearts. May God give you and your family much consolation during this time of sorrow.

Condolence: Kathy, Kristin, and Ben, Taught with John for many, many years at Gateway. Can't tell you what a ray of sunshine he was in so many boring in-service days and department meetings. He'd sit there quietly with his drawing pads and we couldn't wait to see whom he had captured that day. Students loved his classes, from Poetry through Music to Honors English. He will be missed by so many whose lives he touched.

Condolence: To Kathy and Family, Please accept my sincere condolences. John was my good neighbor and a man who served his community with dedication and distinction.

Condolence: Class of 98 Gateway Gator,Im so sorry to hear this sad news.I hope your family,friends, and loved ones fill their heart with the best memories.You touched so many lives.Gone but not forgotten. RIP Mr.Howard

Condolence: I am so saddened to hear about the loss of Mr. Howard. He touched so many,many lives in such a positive way. He was such a kind and fun soul. He will be missed terribly. I will be praying for Mrs. Howard, her children and all Mr. Howard's family and friends at this most difficult time. God Bless You Mr. Howard.

Condolence: So very sorry for your loss. He will live on in the lives of so many people. He truly brought out the best in our children through his teaching, his sense of humor, and his support. He will be missed. Prayers are with you

Condolence: Dear Kathy We have so many fond and loving memories of John from Gateway to Wenonah to serving on Council with him. We are so sorry for your family's loss. John was a great man, wonderful teacher and a kind and caring friend. Our love, Gail and Greg Memory Eternal.

Condolence: My heartfelt condolences to the Howard family for your loss. I never had the pleasure of having Mr. Howard as a teacher at Gateway, but he and his classes were legendary to every student who attended GRHS. He was a great educator who was loved and respected by his students. He will truly be missed.

Condolence: I was not fortunate enough to have Mr. Howard as a teacher but I was fortunate enough to witness his love of the students at Gateway through his art and through his "bantering" through the halls of Gateway - with his students, wresting team and especially with Pete Ryan. He exuded love and fun :) My condolences to his family for the void left by the lack of his physical presence. But he left a mark on this world and a light that will never be extinguished.

Condolence: To Kathy, Jamie, & Kristen, My sincere condolences to you! John was a good man! Rest in Peace with the Lord always, John!

Condolence: Dear Kathy and family, I was so sorry to hear about John. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Claire

Condolence: Dear Kathy and Family, My sincere sympathy in your time of sorrow . May God grant you all peace and strength.

Condolence: Mr Howard was awesome!! He will be missed.. He always did a impression from A Clockwork Orange. He called me and Jay the Slasher Twins. He always had a way of making you laugh at Gateway. RIP my friend.

Condolence: Such sad news he was a great teacher I graduated in 1995 and was in national honors society he took us canoeing and made us laugh . I won't ever forget him I pray the family gets threw this very tough time💜

Condolence: I only knew Mr. Howard (the students lovingly called him Moe) through High School. He was by far my favorite Teacher and I had his class every year. I totally enjoyed his teaching. I am saddened to hear of his passing ,especially at such a young age. I just wanted to relay my sympathies to his family and friends. I wish his family strength through this difficult time.

Condolence: Loved Mr. Howard. Had him for one class "Poetry Through Contemporary Music" and also used to see him all the time hanging with Mr. Gregory and Mr. Ryan in the Mechanical Drawing Office. Got to see him more recently at the memorial service for Mr. Gregory. It was great to see him after all those years . Great guy.....

Condolence: Our deepest sympathy to Kathy and family. A sad loss of such a unique and wonderful man. Too young to leave us. His memory will remain forever in the hearts and minds of his students and the teachers that were blessed to share his uniqueness and love for his fellow man.

Condolence: I spent a majority of my day reading such heart-felt condolences on Facebook from former colleagues and students. No doubt that Mr Howard made faculty meetings fun and brought a sense of levity in the hallowed halls of gateway. As a teacher, he challenged us to be our best and presented material in a way that we could understand and relate. But my favorite times in class involved getting him off topic. He talked about his favorite authors and movies and music. It was these conversations that helped open our minds and presented a different (sometimes scary, sometimes inspiring) view of the world. He was truly a special force that we were blessed to know. To Kathy, Ben and Kristen - thank you for sharing him with us. May you find comfort in the memories you hold dear.

Condolence: Our sympathies to Kathy, Ben and Kristen. We both are deeply saddened that such a life has been cut so short, when we all know that a greater time would surely have promised more of the best. Let it be our challenge to be better, individually, as a result of our knowing John.