Howard G. Herman, Jr., 94, passed away from natural causes in his home on Dec. 9, 2025.

He was born in Warsaw, N.Y., on March 23, 1931, a son of the late Howard and Elsie (Schattner) Herman.

Howard grew up in Attica, N.Y., in one of the first homes on Dunbar Rd. In his youth he helped his Grandfather, George Herman, along with his dad, build three houses (before the days of power tools). During his youth, he was active in scouting, achieved the rank of Eagle and was a Red Cross water safety, lifeguard and knot tying instructor at Camp Sam Wood.

Howard graduated from Attica High School, lettering in Varsity basketball, baseball, soccer and football (as Attica's first quarterback). Howard was inducted into Attica Central School Athletic Wall of Fame in 2015 for exemplary sportsmanship and leadership in numerous sporting arenas.

After high school he enlisted in the Air Force and served as an electronic technician for four years. Upon his discharge from the Air Force, he was hired by Sylvania in Batavia as Quality Control Technician. He advanced through the years to Plant Quality Control Supervisor, was transferred to Greeneville, Tenn., following a company merger, and later retired from North American Phillips, after thirty-eight years of loyal service.

Howard (How or Howie) married his teenage sweetheart, Muriel Spencer, in 1952. Howie and Spence were happily married for the next seventy-three years. They raised a family of five children.

During his life, Howard had enthusiasm for many sports and continued to play. He was an avid golfer (made two holes-in-one) and a longtime member at Attica Golf Club. He played softball, played baseball on the Attica Town Team, played basketball with the American Legion Team, and played football on the Warsaw Town Team. How enjoyed bowling, boating, fishing and many family outings and picnics, swimming in any number of locations, camping vacations with family, fishing trips with friends and vacations with Muriel (Skyline Resort).

Howard was a cancer survivor. Howard and Muriel's retirement residence is in Frostproof, Fla.

Howard was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Schattner Herman; his father, Howard George Herman, Sr.; sister, Virginia Ingersol (Niles); and brother, Edward Herman (Joanne). He is survived by his wife, Muriel Herman; brother, Kenneth Herman (Patti); sister, Janet Humel (Kenneth); his children, Patricia Herman, Kathy Popielarz (Kenny), Lynn Herman, Barbara Sojda (Steve), and Don Herman (Susan).

Howard was a proud grandfather to thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday (June 6, 2026) at 12 Noon in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica. A celebration of life will be held immediately following in the Attica Village Park.

Memorials may be sent to American Legion Post 734, Market St., Attica, N.Y., or Stevens Memorial Library, 146 Main St., Attica, N.Y.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Marley Funeral Home, 135 Main Street in Attica. Please share online messages of condolence at www.marleyfuneralhome.com.