Howard "Pooch" Grant

Howard “Pooch” Grant, 91, of St. Marys, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday afternoon, August 27, 2025, with his devoted companion, Laura, by his side. He was born December 9, 1933, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Emma Friedl Grande.

Pooch attended St. Marys Schools but left early to dedicate himself to the family farm, which he worked and cared for nearly 75 years. He found great pride in the hard work of farming and cherished the friendships and connections he made within the farming community. Known for his lighthearted spirit and constant humor, Pooch had a way of bringing a smile to everyone he met.

He is survived by his loving companion of more than 42 years, Laura Newell, with whom he resided and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Joseph, Earl, Norbert, and LeRoy Grande; and six sisters: Anna Ramarge, Alice Mahovlich, Esther Rydesky, Elizabeth Gregory, Marie Hill and Helen Grande (in infancy).

There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at St. Marys Catholic Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA on Thursday (September 4, 2025) at 10:00 AM.

Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, St. Marys, PA.

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