Deborah Ann Gerow Howard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Deborah Ann Gerow Howard in Utica, New York, born in Rome, New York, who passed away on June 28, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah Ann Gerow Howard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Capitola Aribella Dupree (Gerow) and James Kent Gerow; her sister Kelli Dupre; and her mother-in-law Alberta Rose Howard. She is survived by: her husband Phillip "Terry" Howard; her stepparents, Patricia Gerow and Ray Dupre; her children, Phillip Terry Howard Jr. (Kristina), Darlene Marie Howard and Jill Diana Howard; her siblings, James Kent Gerow Jr., Michael Gerow (Barbara), Angela Caraher (Joel), Bonnie Taylor (Gary), Jaime Frost (Michael), Staci Smith (Craig) and Shelli Ford (Tom); her grandchildren, Bethany (Nicholas), Samantha (Noah), Ricky, Matthew, Andrew, Kailey and Skailah; her great grandchildren, Nathan, Lillyana, Isabella and Blake; her friend Kathy Littrel; and her pets, Tommy, Snowy, Miss Wang and Jasmine. She is also survived by many loving aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 at 11:30 AM.
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