Lynne A. Howells, 60, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, in the care of the Highlands of Wyomissing. Born in Danville, she was a daughter of Janet (Dennison) and the late John Barry Howells.
Lynne graduated from Albright College in 1984. She was with Boscov's Department Stores for 38 years, starting as the Candy Department Manager at Boscov's North store. Lynne transitioned into the buying offices where she had varied positions, including Buyer and Merchandise Manager. Lynne was a mentor to many in the company and she enjoyed sharing her knowledge. Finding her perfect role as the Curtain Department Buyer, she built an expansive business and earned many loyal customers in all the Boscov's locations.
During her many years at Boscov's, Lynne's dedication and knowledge not only gained her the deep respect of her peers, but also forged lifelong friendships with her fellow co-workers and vendors. She treated everyone with respect and kindness.
In her personal life Lynne had many passions: being an avid reader; a traveler; a talented crochetier; and always making time for a movie or dinner out with friends. Lynne will always be remembered by those who knew and loved her for her smile, laugh, and endlessly big heart. To have her as a friend was truly a precious gift. She was always giving, and always putting others first.
In addition to the many friends Lynne leaves behind, she is survived by her mother, Janet; her brother, John B. Howells; a niece, Brianna Howells (Emily Myers); and a nephew, Jeremy Howells.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lynne’s memory may be made to: the Fred Rogers Institute, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650, or online at https://www.fredrogersinstitute.org; or the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation, 3634 W. Market Street, Suite 110, Akron, OH 44333 or online at https://cjdfoundation.org/donate.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc, 5153 Kutztown Rd, Temple PA 19560. Friends are welcome to arrive after 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.