Mr. Norman "Champ" L. Howard, Jr., 86, of Uniontown, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Uniontown Hospital.

He was born in Uniontown, on September 4, 1939, to the late Norman L. Howard, Sr. and Pearl Miller Howard.

Norman graduated from Uniontown High School, class of 1958. He was inducted into the Uniontown High School Hall of Fame for football and basketball.

He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves.

Norman worked at Anchor Hocking, retiring after forty-five years of employment.

He was an avid jogger, and loved to play softball through his years. He enjoyed his coffee time with his wife, Eva at McDonalds and going for rides with his granddaughters.

Norman is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Eva (Hice) Howard of Uniontown; a son, Norman L. Howard, III of Uniontown; a daughter, Janet Reid of Uniontown; two granddaughters, Macey and Maddie Reid; a sister, Janet Clingan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Donald Howard and Martha Saluga; and dear friend, Tom Esper.

Visitation for Norman is at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401, on Monday, April 20th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 21 at 11 AM.

Interment is in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com