Howard H. Rathbun

CHRYSTAL, PA—-Howard H. Rathbun, 88, of a lifelong resident of Chrystal, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY, after a short illness.

Family and friends may gather from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse. Funeral services will be private. The Rev. Russell J. Horning, of Shinglehouse, will officiate. Burial will be in Chrystal Cemetery, Chrystal.

A complete obituary will follow.

Howard’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Howard, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.