It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Roy Howard, age 75, of Norton, Ohio, who passed away on October 7, 2026 after a brief illness. Many described him as a character, who loved to make people laugh.

Dennis had an unusual sense of humor, which made him unforgettable to most people who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a great cook and loved to prepare food for his family whenever he had an excuse to. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, Dennis was born on December 28, 1950 in Solon, Ohio to the late Herman and Freda Howard (Horowitz).

After graduation from Cleveland Heights High School in 1969, Dennis Joined the U.S. Navy. Dennis later excelled in his career as a sales representative for Sealy. He was a charismatic business man with strong interpersonal skills. During his 29 year career at Sealy, he had the great luck of meeting his wife, Susan Howard.

In addition to his wife (Susan), Dennis is survived by his children, (Dustin and Megan Howard), his 3 grandchildren, (Makenna, Braxton, and Carmen Howard), and brothers Melvin (Mel), Robert (Bob) Howard and Lloyd (deceased).

As a dedicated Cleveland sports fan, Dennis loved rallying behind his favorite teams and especially enjoyed taking his family to the games. He was also an animal lover with many beloved pets throughout his lifetime.

Dennis will be thoroughly missed, but his sense of humor will surely live on through those who loved him.

There will be a memorial in Dennis' honor the way he would have wanted, sharing stories and laughter with friends, family and anyone who was touched by his humor. Details of these arrangements will be shared in the coming days from his immediate family.