Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Dec 20, 1945 – Oct 31, 2015
Richard M. "Butch" Horn, 69, of East Bangor, PA, passed away Saturday, October 31st, at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Butch was born in Easton, PA on December 20, 1945, a son of the late Clayton M. and Dorothy (Keiper) Horn.
Butch was the husband of Shirley J. (Rushing) Horn. They would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary next month. Butch was employed as a lineman at Asplundh Construction Company in Bartonsville, PA, until retiring in 1991. Prior to that he was employed as a truck driver for various transportation companies. He was a 1963 Bangor High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. during the Vietnam War. Butch enjoyed buying and selling antiques.
Butch was a member of East Bangor United Methodist Church in East Bangor, PA 18013. He was a former member of the Dyle L. Bray VFW post 739 in Bangor, Bangor Elks Lodge 1106 , Bangor Lions Club, and East Bangor Fire Company.
In addition to his wife, Shirley, Butch is survived by three daughters, Kim Ujvary, Kelly Giamoni, and Londa Keiper, a son, David Horn, a sister, Sue Rice, 10 grandchildren, Caryssa, Avangeline, Ashley, Angela, Kyle, Emalene, Kate, Kelton, Jennika, and Caleb, 4 great grandchildren, Zayden, Blake, Lucas, and Logan. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Messinger, a daughter, Cindy Horn, and a brother, Pete Long.
Memorial services will be held at East Bangor United Methodist Church, 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA, at Noon on Thursday, November 5th, with Rev. David Goss officiating. Friends are invited to call Thursday 11- Noon in the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be made at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Bangor United Methodist Church, 136 W. Central Ave., Bangor, PA 18013.
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Shirley & family ,so sorry for your loss .
My deepest sympathy !
Dee Reimer (Bangor Pa )
November 08, 2015
Shirley, Sue and family, I am so so sorry to hear of Butchs passing. I remember the fun times we would have at my Mom and Dad's house with you guys. Now he is up there in heaven clowning around with my Dad and Pete. My Mom is in Country Meadows now; I will tell her about Butch. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Sherri (Helen & Irv's daughter)
Sherri Mondillo
November 06, 2015 | Easton, PA
Kelly, Tony, & families, sorry to hear of Kelly's dad passing. Take comfort in knowing you will be in thought & prayers.
Sue B.
November 06, 2015 | Wind Gap, PA
Butch, we were good friends many years ago. Over the years you were never farfrommy thoughts. My friend you will have them all laughing and rejoicing in heaven. God bless the ones you leave behind. Rest in Peace amigo.
Kimbo McDonald
November 05, 2015 | Palmerton, PA
Shirley and family
So sorry on the Passing of Butch , great Fun Guy he will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him
John & Marylou Hanna
November 04, 2015 | Sarasota, FL
So sorry to read of the passing of Butch knew him from many years ago when his parents owned the Five Points Inn. Susan our prayers are with you and his family.
Robert Farleigh
November 04, 2015 | Ridge Manor, FL
Daddy... I still am in disbelief you are gone... I always longed for you to get better, but that day never came. You sacrificed your life for Vietnam. .. not by choice but by drafting... just a kid sent off to war... agent orange was a chemical that has caused many soldiers to fall ill and you were one of them! You wanted to live life but your broken body held you captive! You were the rock in our family, the first man I loved and one who made us laugh often! You were an amazing man who will...
Kelly Giamoni
November 03, 2015 | PenArgyl, PA
My condolences to the family. I worked with Butch at Hoffman LaRoche many years ago. Rest in peace SOLDIER and thank you for your service during the VietNam War.
Louis Ribble
November 02, 2015 | Portland, PA
So sorry for you loss Ashley, I know you were very close with your Grandfather,so consider it a gift that you were able to be a comfort to him in his time of need. Suzanne Hunt
November 02, 2015