Esther M. Askey, 92 of Howard, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 at her home. She was born in Mill Hall on May 2, 1921, the daughter of the late Boyd & Grace Muthler Phillips.
She married Harold Askey on October 30, 1937. He preceded her in death on October 9, 1993
Esther was a homemaker and had also worked at Bobbie Brooks in Lock Haven and Woolrich in Howard.
She attended the Romola Bible Church. Esther enjoyed quilting, crocheting, canning & loved tending to her flowers.
She is survived by three daughters; Ruth (Joe) Carter, Marilyn (Marlin) Martin, both of Howard and Vonda (Henry) Weight of Mingoville, one daughter-in-law Fran Askey. two sons; Russell & Wayne (Susan) Askey and one son-in-law Richard “Dick” Matis all of Howard. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter; Jane Matis on August 13, 1998 and by a son; Randy on January 20, 2013. She was the last of her generation.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kader-Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main Street, Howard with the Pastor Robert Mauer officiating. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Burial will be at the Romola Christian Cemetery in Howard.