Jodi Stenz-Howard

February 16, 1958 - December 5, 2015

Jodi Howard (nee Stenz), age 57, of New Hope, PA passed away on December 5, 2015 surrounded by her family. Jodi was raised in Philadelphia and was a graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School, Class of 1976, and attended Penn State University. Jodi lived a wonderful life----After attending Penn State, Jodi worked in Philadelphia for an Interior Design Firm before moving to New York where she pursued modeling and worked in movies and commercials. While in New York she met her husband, Don, a relationship that lasted 29 years. From New York, Jodi and Don then lived in Alexandria, Virginia. While in Virginia, Jodi taught acting classes and was a caterer. The last 15 years of her life were spent in New Hope, PA where she worked at various restaurants and catering events. An avid Dodgers Fan, Jodi spent time in Vero Beach, FL and Arizona during spring training. Jodi loved rescuing and caring for cats, the ocean, beach and enjoyed spending time during the summer in Atlantic City and Sea Isle, New Jersey. Jodi is predeceased by her mother Katherine McCrea Stenz, and brother John McCrea. Jodi is survived y her loving husband and Dodger Fan, Don Howard, brother Joseph Stenz, of Chalfont, PA, sisters; Patricia (Louis) Barr, of Philadelphia, Kathleen (Daniel) Falkenstein, of Media, PA., aunts; Ann McColgan and Joan Delaney. Jodi will be greatly missed by her many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and her "Hallahan Sisters." Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 12 at the Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul (Main Church),1723 Race St., Phila., PA 19103. Family and friends may visit at the Church from 7:45 am to 9 a.m., with Mass beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Ally Cat Allies, 7920 Norfolk Avenue, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814. Online condolences may be placed on www.dinanfh.com