John Sheldon Howe

john howe

August 1, 1943 ~ January 27, 2021

John Sheldon Howe, Jr, passed away on January 27, 2021. He was born on August 1, 1943 to the late John S. Howe, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Howe. He worked many positions at the St. Mary’s Ice and Fuel for over 35 years and went to Burch Oil when they acquired the company in 1995, where he continued as an HVAC tech until retiring in 2016. He leaves behind his wife, Doris, his sons, John Michael (Linda) of Rancho Cucamonga, CA John III “Binks” (Caroline) of Hollywood, MD, James Matthew (Norma) of Leonardtown, MD and Philip Wallace “Wally” of Hollywood, MD. His grandchildren, Sean Michael of Lexington Park, MD, Sheldon Starr of Orlando, FL, Jaiden Quin and Ashtyn Seara of Hollywood, MD, Clyde Matthew of Leonardtown, MD and great-grandson Camden Reese of Lexington Park, MD. His sisters Susie Russell (Bobby) and Betty Greenberg (Mark). In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his sister Maryann Shaw of Oregon, Dorothy Skok of Great Mills, MD and brothers, James Howe of Hollywood, MD and Paul of Leonardtown, MD. All Funeral Services will be private.

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  1. John and Linda,
    I am sorry to hear about your dad. He was a nice man.
    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

    Robin Allwine Duke

  2. John was one of a kind. I loved him like family and will truly miss him. Condolences to the family at this difficult time. Sending love and prayers

  3. So sorry to hear about John. If ever there was a man who loved his family, He was at the top of the list. His family and friends lost a treasure.

  4. John was one of the nicest people I ever worked with. Always there when you needed him and always with a smile. Prayers and condolences to you and the boys Doris.

  5. john oster thompson says:

    Doris and family. please accept my sincerest condolences on John’s passing. He was a good man.
    John O. Thompson

  6. fiy high my brother glad you ate at peace and no more pain I will love and miss you forever your sister susie

  7. James, Mrs. Howe and the rest of the family, sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a very dependable mechanic and always ready to help out when needed. Lenny GUY

  8. To All the family
    So sorry for your loss I have know John all of my life it was a good mechanic -i remember him also down at the Ice Plant
    John was a hard working man always happy & friendly .May he RIP and May the Lord give peace & comfort to the Family in the sad days ahead God Bless

  9. Sorry to hear of John’s passing. RIP .Larry Norris Leonardtown,md

  10. Dear Doris, Mike, Jamie, Binks, and Wally,
    I am so sorry to hear of your father’s and husband’s passing, he was a very nice man and always was friendly to me. I know this is a hard time for you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

    Sincerely,
    Diana M Abell

  11. Aunt Doris , Binks, Jamie, Wally and grandkids,
    I’m so very sorry to hear of Uncle John’s passing. I know he loved you all very much and adored all of his grandkids. Sending hugs to you all
    Stephanie Russell Bennett


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