Lisa Howard

Lisa Howard
Lisa Howard, 66, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 in New York City Mount Sinai Hospital. Her loving partner of 15 years, Mike Donner, was by her side.
Lisa was born in Gowanda, NY, the daughter of Harriet “Patt” (Faulkner) Howard and Lester Howard formerly of South Dayton, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Kevin Howard and her son, Matthew Neitzel. Lisa is survived by two daughters, Courtney L. Storms and Charlotte A. Neitzel and a granddaughter, Haylie Storms, as well as her siblings, Craig W. Howard, Kristen Griffin (Mark) and Charles W. Howard (Karen), carry on.
Lisa loved to travel, loved music, enjoyed a good political debate and was a fabulous cook. She was a homebody whose greatest joy was spending time with Mike and her beloved granddaughter Haylie. She will be sorely missed by her loving partner, her daughters and granddaughter, brothers, sister and her wonderful and loyal friends.
Per Lisa’s wishes, there will be no service, however there will be a celebration of her life at a date to be determined and will be announced by the VanRensselaer and Son Funeral Home, 14 Church St., Randolph.
Memorials can be made in lieu of flowers and sent to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Rd., Jamestown NY 14701. To leave a condolence, log onto www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com.