Bernard G. "Barney" Hornung

Bernard G. "Barney" Hornung, 79, of 363 Howard Circle, Emporium, PA died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Wednesday (February 17, 2016) evening. He was born July 28, 1936 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Simon J. and Matilda "Tillie" Oswald Hornung. On October 10, 1959 in St. Mark Catholic Church he married the late Thelma Fackender Hornung.

Barney graduated from the former Emporium High School with the class of 1954. He was employed at Sylvania as a tool and die apprentice immediately after graduating from high school in 1955. When the Emporium Sylvania plant closed, he was employed at Sylvania in St. Marys until his retirement in 2001. Barney was involved in numerous community organizations. In the 1960’s he was a Charter Member of the Jaycees. He held various offices in the organization and was the recipient of the regional “Spoke” award. In the 1970’s he was Assistant Fire Chief in Emporium and was very active in the project that secured the first rescue truck unit for the Emporium Fire Department. Barney was a West Ward Borough Council member and was elected as Emporium Borough Council President in 1978. More recently Barney was a very active member of the Bucksgahuda & Western Railroad in St. Marys. He put his machinist skills to good use, making custom parts for many old rail cars. He was instrumental in the long term restoration of Locomotive #8, the oldest known Vulcan gas mechanical locomotive in 2-foot gauge (1922). Barney was a lifetime member of St. Mark Catholic in Emporium.

Surviving Daughter-in-law: Lisa Cummings Hornung and 2 Grandchildren: Justin David & Rachel Elisa Hornung of Bel Air, MD. 

Devoted Friend: Pat Anderson Pearson, Emporium, 

Twin Brother: Edward J. Hornung and his wife "Cly" Clythera, St. Marys and their children Simon J. Hornung, II & Stacey Hornung Miller.

 Nieces & Nephew from Brother James (deceased) and his wife Sandra: Dennis, Vince, Karen Hornung Czekai, Julie Hornung Coolick, Amy Hornung Thwing & Paul.

 Nieces &  Nephews of Sister Jane (deceased): Tom Soban, Diane Soban Boyd, Lynn Soban

 and Tina Soban May.

Preceded in Death By Parents: Simon (4-21-1989) & Matilda (8-1-2003) "Tillie" Oswald Hornung. Wife: Thelma Fackender Hornung on (5-26-00), 

Twin Daughters: Jill Ann and Jane Ann Hornung on (8-1-1962),

 Son: David Hornung (1-14-13), 

Brother: James Simon Hornung (8-22-2012), 

Sister: Jane Hornung Soban (5-19-2013)

, Brother-in-law: Edward J. "Hap" Soban (7-22-2013), 

 Nephew: Blair Hornung (6-25-1989)

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Saturday (February 20, 2016) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.

 Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA Memorial Contributions may be made to Blair Hornung Scholarship Fund, c/o Amy Hornung Thwing, 102 W. 4th St., Emporium, PA 15834 

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 BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.