Collegeville Family Mourns Loss Of 1-Year-Old, Community Rallies

COLLEGEVILLE, PA -- The community is rallying behind a local family that recently lost their one-year-old daughter.

Isabella Howell was getting close her second birthday when she passed away suddenly.

“She will be desperately missed. Her passing is a complete shock,” said family friend Kimberly Young Kulp.

Kulp started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help the Howell family with funeral expenses and other needs as they may arise.

“Issy was a message of love to this family and world,” said Francis Panfile.

The community response has been overwhelming.

As of January 7, a total of $5,705 had been raised by 114 people over the course of five days.

Click here to see the fundraiser page.

Isabella’s obituary can be found here.