Age 88, of Longwood at Oakmont, formerly of Fox Chapel, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2019. Howard was a native of Milwaukee, WI and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. In 1962 he joined PNC in the commercial banking division. Prior to joining PNC, he was associated with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Milwaukee, WI and Cleveland, OH. Howard was a member of St. Scholastica Church, where he served as a lector for many years. He was a member of the Fox Chapel Rotary Club and a board member of the Civic Light Opera. Howard is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth (Waters) Roughen, his children, John Patrick Roughen (Paula) and Margaret Kelly (Allen); and four grandchildren, Blair, Seth, Pierce, and Claire. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Waters Roughen. No Visitation. A Christian Funeral Mass will be held Monday, April 29th at 10 a.m. at St. Scholastica Church, 309 Brilliant Ave. Aspinwall. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave., Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or heart.org or a charity of your choice.
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