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Howard Elmer “Hun” Lamont

Lamont Pic - web bookmarkerHoward Elmer “Hun” Lamont, 96, of Rimersburg, PA, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born April 11, 1922, in Birdville, Allegheny Co., PA, the son of James F. Lamont and Ida C. (Miller) Lamont-Gould.

Howard graduated from Plum High School in 1941 and was drafted into the US Army Air Force during World War II.

He was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base in Pensacola, FL throughout the war.

After returning home, Howard lived in the St. Charles area for many years before moving to Rimersburg in 1963.

At the time of his death, Howard was the oldest living veteran in Clarion County.

On May 19, 1943, he married the love of his life, Ruth (May) Lamont.

He had many jobs throughout his life, including working at the HK Porter Refractory of St. Charles and as a mechanic for Rimersburg Motors.

In 2000, he retired from Crawford Furniture of Hawthorn at the age of 78.

Howard was a member of the Rimersburg Rod and Gun Club and Rimersburg American Legion Post #454.

Fishing and hunting were two of his favorite hobbies and he enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh sports teams.

Howard was a gifted woodworker and his family and friends were blessed with many of his special pieces.

Those who knew him will never forget his willingness to help others.

His memory will be cherished by his sons, Howard Edward “Skip” Lamont, Sr. and wife, Gloria Goodman-Lamont, of Hooker, and James J. “Jim” Lamont, of Rimersburg; daughter, Ruth A. “Tootie” Bartell and companion, Paul E. Morris, of Rimersburg; grandchildren, Shelly Manning and husband, Patrick, Howard E. Lamont, Jr. and wife, Stephanie, Kathy Sutton, and Ashley Callander; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and Max, his beloved Welsh Corgi.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, William and James Lamont; and sister, Anna Young; and loving wife of 60 years, Ruth (May) Lamont.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 758 Main St., Rimersburg.

Additional visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at the funeral home, with Pastor Daniel George officiating.

Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg, PA, where military honors will be presented by American Legion Post #454 and VFW Post #7132.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Howard’s honor to the New Bethlehem Fire Company, 425 Arch St., New Bethlehem, PA 16242, or the UPMC Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute Development Department, Forbes Tower, Suite 8084, 3600 Forbes Ave. at Meyran Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Online condolences may be made at www.bauerhillisfuneral.com.

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