Howard W. Host, 93, of Allentown, died on Nov. 9, 2018, in Valley Manor Nursing Center, Coopersburg.

He and his wife Miriam (Bower) Host would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on Dec. 24.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Howard H. and Helen (Kromer) Host.

He was a 1943 graduate of Liberty High School.

He honorably served with the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet during World War II.

An electrician for the former Kraft Foods manufacturing plant until his retirement, he previously was a sports broadcaster for WSAN, Allentown, for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is suvived by sons Dale H. and wife, Nadine, of Lenhartsville and Dave W. of Fredericksburg, Va.; grandchildren Shelley, Dale and Kim; great-granddaughters Briana, Natalie and Cassandra; sister Shirley Ulrich of Allentown; nieces and cousins.

Condolences may be offered at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.