James S. Hornung, 78, of 109 W 5th St, Emporium died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys, Wednesday afternoon (August 22, 2012) after a very long courageous fight with cancer and his family by his side.
He was born July 16, 1934 in Emporium a son of the late Simon and Matilda Oswald Hornung.
On May 21, 1955 in St. Mark Catholic Church he married Sandra Wegelman Hornung, who Survives.
He was born July 16, 1934 in Emporium a son of the late Simon and Matilda Oswald Hornung.
On May 21, 1955 in St. Mark Catholic Church he married Sandra Wegelman Hornung, who Survives.
Mr. Hornung graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1952. He retired from Sylvania where he worked in sales for over 33 years. After retirement he started JSH Enterprises in 1993 and continued to operate the company until April of this year. Years ago he owned the former Little Shopper for 7 years. He loved spending time with his family especially his children and grandchildren. He loved all local athletics and was a member of the sport clubs and attended most high school sports. Jim loved the Pirated and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends on Wednesday evenings. He was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church.
Surviving
In addition to Sandra Wegelman Hornung
Son: Denny Hornung and his wife Mary, Emporium
Son: Vince Hornung, Emporium
Son: Paul Hornung, Emporium
Daughter: Karen Czekai, Durham, NC
Daughter: Julie Koolick, Harrisburg, PA
Daughter: Amy Thwing and her husband Rick, Mansfield, PA
17 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Jane Soban and her husband Edward, Kensington, MD
Brother: Edward Hornung and his wife Cly, St. Marys
Brother: Bernard Hornung, Emporium
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Simon and Matilda "Tillie" Oswald Hornung
Son: Blair Hornung
Grandson: Joshua Paul Hornung
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Friday from 4-7 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church
235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Saturday (August 25, 2012) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Blair Hornung Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizens and Northern Bank, 135 E. 4th St, Emporium, PA 15834
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
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