Howard D. Jennings

Howard D. Jennings, 73, of Factoryville, PA died Sept. 1, 2017 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  Born in Elizabeth City, NC on Dec. 22, 1943; the son of the late Howard D. and Annie B. Jennings. His wife is the former Susan Kathryn Marin formerly of Patterson, LA. They celebrated their 50th anniversary on Aug. 22nd.

Howard was a Professor of Sciences for over 45 years at Keystone College; teaching Biology, Botany and Zoology. He was director of the Youth Conservation Corps, of the Nokomis Program and KCEEI at Keystone College. Howard was the eighth recipient of the annual Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Chair of Distinguished Faculty Service. He was awarded the Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award, the David Gray Award, and the Presidential Medallion for his spirit, dedication and love of Keystone.

Surviving besides his wife are two sons Leigh M. Jennings of Dalton and Eric D. Jennings of Old Forge; and a brother Ronny and his wife Karen of Weeksville, NC.

Memorial Service will be held Thursday Sept 7th at 7pm at Anthony P. Litwin Jr. Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 Reynolds St. Factoryville, PA with Pastor Deborah A. Loessy officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Howard D. Jennings Nature Preserve at Keystone College PO BOX 50 La Plume, PA 18440.