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ROSE HORNYAK Obituary
ROSE MARIE HORNYAK (Age 80)
On Saturday, July 28, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Joseph G. Hornyak; mother of Mary Kate (David) Ryner, Joseph (Susan), John (Barbara) and Paul Hornyak; sister of Thomas Murphy (Denise) of Columbia, MD and the late Bishop P. Francis Murphy of Baltimore, MD; grandmother of Molly, Erin, Jacob and Gianna. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, August 3, 2012, from 10 to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Potomac Valley Nursing & Wellness Center, 1236 Potomac Valley Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Paul Lindekugel
August 21, 2012
God's strength and comfort at this difficult time.
Brady Newell
August 3, 2012
I have been a friend of Rose's granddaughters, Erin and Molly, for many years. Rose was always very sweet to me and her kind nature can be seen in the wonderful family she has raised. All my love to the Hornyak family as they remember Rose.
August 3, 2012
You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. Your mom was a great gift to so many and will be remembered fondly. Now she is eternally happy with God. Take care and God bless. Count on our continued prayers.
Denise (Folz), Scott and Anne-Marie Madgey
Diana Massino
August 3, 2012
Dearest Hornyak Family, May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand. May He comfort you and strengthen you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I loved Mrs. Hornyak and her passion for music!What an incredible legacy she passed on to her family:)With Love,
Diane Dixon-Lamasure
August 2, 2012
My first memory of "Miss Murphy" was at Newport Junior High where she taught me to appreciate music. Next Mrs. Hornyak began teaching my children at St. Judes. We will always remember her wonderful sense of humor. She had to have that to put up with my dad, Jack, being in the choir. She has always been a part of my family and this parish's sad and happy events. Our hearts go out to the Hornyak family. We will miss her.
Lisa DeStefano
August 2, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Lisa DeStefano
August 2, 2012
All of the Hornyak Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Rose was a wonderful woman and we feel very blessed to have known her. We will always remember the beautiful music that she played on our wedding day. All our love, Debbie & Paul Runnels
August 1, 2012
Rose dedicated more hours to brighten the musical landscape of St. Jude's than anyone before or since. No disrespect to others in the music ministry but she was one of a kind. She was our gold medal gal hands down.
When I think of Rose, refrains of Handel's Messiah and Easter and Christmas chorales linger in memory along with the sweet notes she coaxed from her students. With her encouragement one of my sons successfully auditioned for the Tosca children's chorus thus introducing the wonderful world of opera to my husband and children.
Lest we forget, Rose also had a sense of humor and a sense of timing. She is the only person ever to throw a thick choir hymnal in frustration at the bad boys of adult choir (my husband and her husband) and get away with it. This action alone endeared her to my family forever.
We rejoice, we celebrate, and we fondly remember our beautiful Rose.
The Green Family
Sue and John Slaughter
July 31, 2012
Rose has at last found her peace with the Lord. We hope that you, Joe, and all your family will now remember only all the good times. Our love and prayers are with you all. We will have a Mass said for Rose.
Tera Foster German
July 31, 2012
Mrs. Hornyak was my teacher and choir leader for many years. I have many fond memories of her patient ways. She had such tolerance! I will always remember days singing "do re mi" on the red vinyl chairs in her classroom! She made a lifelong impression on me. May He bless her family with comfort during this difficult time.
July 31, 2012
I never met Mrs. Hornyak, but I have heard what an amazing woman she was to her family. May she rest in peace.
Pat Weixel
July 31, 2012
Dear Hornyak's:
The entire Weixel clan was saddened to hear Rose passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I consider myself very fortunate to have known her. She was a very kind person. May God bless all of you.
Love
Pat Weixel and family
July 31, 2012
We never had the opportunity to meet Rose, but as friends of Denise and Tom Murphy, we send our condolences to your beautiful family.
Jim & Jennelle Cyr
July 31, 2012
Mrs. Hornyak was an amazingly talented lady. I will always remember her midnight Mass at Christmas and the music included.
Over the past decade, you all have been a model of God's unconditional love in your care of her.
I know she is with the Choir of Angels.
God Bless you all in this time.
July 31, 2012
Betty and I send our prayers and condolences to our uncle and all of the family.
We only wish we could have seen more of her.
Bill and Betty McCauley
July 30, 2012
We send our heartfelt condolences to the Hornyak and Cavanaugh families. She was blessed in so many ways, and we feel so very fortunate in having had the opportunity of knowing her and sharing good times with Rose and Joe during their time in The Villages. It was an honor being her friend. Carol and David Cooper
Jody Rosenberg
July 30, 2012
MK: Your Mother was very blessed to have such a wonderful family supporting her and loving her. Keeping all of you in my heart.
Joe and Margaret McCauley
July 30, 2012
Margaret and I and the boys send our heartfelt condolences on Rose's passing. I remember the lively and good-natured Irish sparkle in her eyes. She was a talented musician, a dear lady, an excellent mother and the perfect compliment to Joe. Thanks Rose!
Blessings from the Joe and Margaret McCauley family in California.
Howard/Marilyn Brown
July 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hornyak family during this sad time.
Mousley family
July 30, 2012
What a wonderful soul, Rose. Now we can remember you as you really were. All our love - Mouse, Linda, Guy & Alice xxx
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