Horvath

John S. Horvath, 94, of Cabot, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born Oct. 19, 1930, in New Kensington, he was the son of John Horvath and Anna Boratko Horvath.

John served in the U.S. Navy in the Seabees during Korea.

John worked as a rural letter carrier in Cabot for 26 years, retiring in 1988, to pursue his love of farming. He was a member of Evangel Heights Assembly of God in Sarver where he was a leader of the Royal Rangers for 37 years. He enjoyed camping with his family, hunting, fishing and flea markets and was a member of the Frontier Camping Fraternity, where he was known as “Trapper John.” Like many of his frontier heroes, John faithfully kept a journal for over 20 years. Most importantly he loved Jesus.

Surviving are his wife, Frankie R. (Wright) Horvath, whom he married July 2, 1955; his children, Debra K. (Cary J.) Barry of Cabot, Stephen D. (Deborah) Horvath of Porter, Ind., and John F. (Brandy) Horvath of Boswell, Pa.; one brother, Paul (Belva) Horvath of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Martha Fisher of Pittsburgh, Pauline George of Sewickley and Betty Byrne of Hudson, Mass.; seven grandchildren, Julie, James, Joshua, Nicole, Jonathan, Asa and Jared; and two great-grandsons, Caleb and Gabriel.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Samuel Horvath and Robert Horvath.

HORVATH — Friends of John S. Horvath, who died Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, and from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Marshall officiating.

Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to Child Hope International, St. Jude Children's Hospital or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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