Cooley R. Howarth, Jr. JD

Cooley R. Howarth, Jr., JD, age 76, of Covington, OH, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025. Cooley was born November 7, 1949 in Bethlehem, PA, son of the late Cooley and Marilyn (Watson) Howarth. He retired after a proud 37-year career with the University of Dayton School of Law. He had the opportunity to teach in China and Kiev, Ukraine while enjoying his many travels. After retirement, Cooley loved spending his time bass fishing on the local rivers with the Stillwater Bass Club. He enjoyed watching old western movies and television shows, was an avid reader and cook, and was known to be very generous with his friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Cooley is survived by his loving wife, Connie with whom he shared 38 wonderful years; one sister, Stacey Howarth-Lawson and husband, Bruce; one brother, Morgan Howarth; step-sister, Linda Kolberg, Bailey’s Harbor, WI and step- brother Gary Larsen, Franklin, TN, and his beloved dog, Charlie, along with many special friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 13 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia with Pastor Mike Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow at David’s Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 noon until time of service.