Howard E. Jones, Jr. 58, of Mahanoy Plane, died Monday August 18, 2025 peacefully at his home
Born in Pottsville, February 18, 1967, He was a son of Shirley (Moyle) Lodato and Stepson of Larry Lodato both of Gilberto
He worked as a laborer for Kovach Equipment, Gould's Pumps, Lowes and
Howard was a former member of the Gilberton Fire Co.
In addition to his parents, surviving are his wife Georgette (Clews) Jones; 2 daughters Deborah Rushanan and her husband Devin of St. Clair; Beatrice Jones of Shenandoah Heights; 3 step daughters Tawny Matz and her husband Connor of Elysburg; Madison Milewski of Lancaster; Emily Milewski of Ashland; brother Ronald Jones of Schuylkill Haven; sister Lois Lodato of Mahanoy City; Grandchildren Chase Rushanan, Noah Rushanan, Kayleigh Schuck, Bernie Schuck, Scarlett Schuck; Nieces, Nephews and Canine companion Bouchee.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Nice-Hart Funeral Home Inc. 9 N. Lehigh Ave. Frackville, PA 17931 to defray funeral costs. Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com .