Nancy Lee Howard

On Friday, May 23, 2014, Nancy L. Howard, age 59, passed away suddenly at the INOVA Franconia-Springfield Healthplex in Alexandria, Va. A devoted mother, sister, grandmother and friend, she is survived by her daughter Sherilyn; her son James; her parents George and Phillis Zanis of Berwick, and her two sisters: Lori Kelchner and Karen Smith. Nancy worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 36 years, and received many accolades during her time there. A breast cancer survivor, she radiated warmth and positivity with her smile, and will be tremendously missed by all who knew her. In lieu flowers, the family request that donations be made in Nancy's memory to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, www.komen.org.