Howard James Strobele

Howard James Strobele (PopPop to his granddaughters), age 84, of Morrisville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Bristol, PA, and a lifelong area resident, Howard spent his final days at Spring Village at Floral Vale in Yardley, PA where he was under the hospice care of Eleanor's Garden. Before entering Spring Village, Howard spent three years at Legacy Gardens in Bristol where his sister, Dorothy, also resided. Prior to his retirement at age 62, Howard was employed for over 30 years as a car sales manager at Dieckhaus Buick in Bristol. A proud Army Veteran of the Korean War, Howard was also a very active member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Morrisville, where he was an usher assisting with the Sunday collections. An avid golfer, he was on the course whenever time permitted.Son of the late William and Florence Strobele, and husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" J. (Krysa) Strobele, Howard is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Woody Armstrong of Robbinsville, NJ and Sondra and Bob Mervine of Swarthmore, PA, a sister Dorothy Vandegrift of Bristol, PA, a brother and sister-in-law Robert and Rita Strobele of Bristol, three granddaughters Alyssa and Olivia Armstrong and Danielle Mervine, and several nieces and nephews.A man of great humor, Howard had an uncanny ability to bring a smile or a laugh to anyone who had the good fortune to meet him. He was loved by all those who knew him, and will be sorely missed.Relatives and friends are invited to attend Howard's funeral service at 12 Noon on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at the J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel, 41 W. Trenton Ave., Morrisville, PA 19067. The Rev. John Eckert, Pastor of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.Friends may call Monday morning from 10:30 AM - 12 Noon at the funeral chapel.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent, in Howard's name, to Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 201 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Morrisville, PA 19067, or the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.

Calling Hours
Monday, November 14, 2016
10:30:00 - 12:00:00
J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel
41 W. Trenton Ave.
Morrisville PA

Funeral Service
Monday, November 14, 2016
12:00:00
J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel
41 W. Trenton Ave.
Morrisville PA

Burial
Monday, November 14, 2016
13:00:00
Holy Trinity Cemetery
River Rd.
Yardley PA