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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Howard H. Forest, 79, of Euclid, Ohio, went home to our Lord on August 5, 2026.
Beloved husband of Karen (nee Turk) for 31 years. Father of Howard William (deceased), Allyson Forest, and Laura Johnson (Eric). Grandfather of Autumn Forest.
Howard was a proud graduate of Kent State University. He retired from CSX Railroad after 30 years.
He loved fishing, golfing with his friends, gardening, traveling, his many dogs, and birdwatching.
Rest in Peace.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 29801 Lakeland Blvd., Wickliffe, Ohio 44092. Visitation will be held from 11:00am until the time of service at 12:00pm.
In place of flowers, contributions can be made to Reserve Care (formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve), 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110 or online at www.reserve-care.org
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services of Wickliffe, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements.
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