Howard G Roth passed away December 7, 2014 of Lockport, NY.

Howard was born on April 24 1923 in Lockport NY, the son of Edward C. and Susan Deuthorn Roth.  He was educated in St Marys and LHS. A year after graduating from High School he and 3 buddies enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corps. While taking primary flight training in Cape Girardeau Mo he met Ema Fae Joyce who later became his wife.  After winning his wings as pilot and B 17 training he was assigned a crew and a new B17 to be flown to England en route he diverted to Lockport for a farewell buzzing up Main St. His combat tour consisted of 35 missions over Germany. He was
awarded 7 combat decorations. Returning to the States he was made a C46 instructor until phased out. He was then assigned to the Air Transport Command western route. Howard’s three buddies Joseph Neden, Howard McIntyre and Richard O’Connor all lost their lives during the war.

Reflecting on his military career he realized how lucky he was, asides from his close calls in combat.

After the War, Howard established HGR Developers and developed the area from Hamm Road to Suele Drive. He named a street in honor of O'Connor and he wanted to honor Neden but there was a Nedens Lane. His last development was Lincoln Woods. The subdivision was awarded a Community Beautification Citation-by The Chamber of Commerce in 1988 He also received a citation from New York Assemblyman Matt Murphy. Howard was a 30 year member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Howard is the father of Brian (Ellen) Roth of Barker, NY, Richard Roth of Boston, Ma. And the late Wendy Gibson; also was the grandfather of Sarah Roth, James Roth, Jennefer (Joe) Carney. Jonathan Roth and Aaron (Michele) Roth, great grand-father of Emma Carney; brother of Robert Roth of Lockport and the late Charles Roth and Betty Erck.  Howard also is survived by his dear friend and companion Mary Bennet.

Relatives and friends may call Wednesday 4 to 8 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St. Lockport, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport.   Entombment will be in Glenwood Cemetery.   Memorials to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.