Sue Ellen Hower, 71, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her residence.

Born on April 14, 1955, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Maurer and Virginia (Boston) Maurer.

Sue was a 1973 graduate of Berwick High School. She worked as a veterinary technician and was employed by St. Frances.

Sue and her beloved husband, Les Hower, shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life filled with love, cherished memories, and devotion to their family.

Sue enjoyed making crafts and expressing her creativity through the things she made. Above all, she treasured spending time with her family and the special memories they created together.

In addition to her loving husband, Les, Sue is survived by her son, James Hower, and his fiancée, Alyssa Courcelle, of New Ringgold; her daughter, Joyale Steigerwalt, and her husband, Butch, of Andreas; and her granddaughter, Terra Steigerwalt and her fiancée Derek Bennett.

She is also survived by her sisters, Virginia Harmon and her husband, Kerry, of Nescopeck, and Christina Romeo and her husband, Sam, of Bloomsburg, along with many nieces and nephews.

Sue was a member of St. Peter’s Church in Mantzville.

Sue will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to her family, her creative spirit, and the many wonderful memories she leaves behind. 

She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884.