Daniel A. Howes, 71, of Seneca Castle, NY passed away at home on Oct. 28, 2026 after a short illness. He was a graduate of Jordan Elbridge High School and Cornell University. While at Cornell, he was proud to be a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.
Dan was a lifelong farmer, having worked with his grandfather and father on the family farm, before venturing out to work on other farms. He recently retired from Heifer Haven Farms in Stanley, NY after 23 years of employment.
He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Howes (Alan Yanahan) and Emily Howes; his sisters, Rebecca Soergel (David) and Christine Town (Todd). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, his previous partner Dianne Faas and stepdaughters Amanda, Julie, Denise and Audrey.
He was predeceased by his parents, Doris and Norman Howes; his brother Charles; and the mother of his children, Jennifer Kimball.
Calling hours will be from 4P.M. to 6P.M on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St, Geneva, NY. A Celebration of his Life will follow at 6 pm in the funeral home.
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Burial will be at a later date in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Warners, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dan's memory may be made to Whitman Chapter of FFA, Marcus Whitman High School, 4100 Baldwin Rd., Rushville, NY 14544.
To express condolences to the family, please visit www.devaneybennettfh.com
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