Langston

Howard R. Langston, 98, of Butler, passed away on Nov. 28, 2022, at Newhaven Court at Clearview.

He was born Sept. 12, 1924, in Bonner Springs, Kan., and was the son of the late Hyram R. Langston and the late Vera Compton Langston.

Howard attended Carnegie Mellon University.

He served from 1943 to 1945 in the U.S. Army Air Corps., 8th Air Force in England, and flew on the B-17 Bomber aircraft Togglier.

Howard retired from Butler Armco in 1984 after 37 years in the engineering department.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Butler, where he also was a Sunday school teacher, church treasurer for many years and past member of Official Board.

Howard was a member of Armco Golf Club, Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Perpetual Motion Running Club. He was an avid golfer up until the age of 93.

Howard is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Frederick) Graff of Butler; three grandchildren, Brian F. Graff, Chad E. (Melissa) Graff and Heather Langston; one sister, Doris (John) Sherwood of Tuscon, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Mainhart Langston, who passed away on Aug. 20, 1995; his second wife, Christine Volchko, who passed away on March 15, 2006; one son, Howard Langston Jr.; and one brother, Stanley C. Langston.

LANGSTON — Friends of Howard R. Langston, who died Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, will be received from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

A funeral service will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor David Janz officiating.

Burial will take place at Greenlawn Burial Estates.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church, 200 East North St., Butler, PA 16001.

Online condolences may be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.