Howard J Porter

Altona Howard J. Porter, 71, of Altona, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born in Lyon Mountain on November 26, 1936, son of the late Fred S. and Magdelina (Lancto) Porter. Howard was a life long truck driver. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed NASCAR, especially Dale Ernhart, Jr. Howard is survived by his companion, Betty Jarvis of Altona, four children, Fred Porter and his wife, Lisa of Altona, Chrystal and Brian of Gouverneur, Robin Lefebvre and her husband, Tom of Rouses Point, Penny Herbest of Mooers Forks, sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Calling hours will be Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 4-7 at Brown Funeral Home, 3123 Miner Farm Road, Altona. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Ellenburg Depot. Donations in Howard's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Altona Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.