Marian B. Howard, 82 of Columbus, passed away Sunday May 11th at her home. Born at home in Columbus, she was a lifetime resident of Sunny Lane Dairy Farm, which she owned and operated with her husband Charles. Marian was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt and she was a kind and caring friend.

Wife of the late Charles E. Howard, Sr.; she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. Jr and Mary Jane Howard of Columbus; four grandchildren, Bernard and Timothy Wadsworth, Rose Mary Hanley and Taylor Howard; a sister, Helen Bowe and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Friday 10am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 122 Crosswicks St. Bordentown. The Rev. William Houseworth will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr. Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.