Howard F. McHale, 72, of 87 E. Church St., Adams, NY, passed March 1, 2015 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on December 19, 1942 in Booneville, NY.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown. There will be no calling hours or funeral service.  A private burial will take place in the spring at the N. Watertown Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com