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Wanda Horvath Obituary

Wanda (Kuhn) Horvath, 94, a resident of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. She was born Dec. 19, 1922, in Derry, a daughter of the late George M. and Goldie (Beck) Kuhn, and was also preceded in death by her husband, George C. Horvath, and siblings Donna Hassett, Joy Vargo, Faith Altman and Ronald Kuhn. She was a retired registered nurse, a member of Braddock Hospital Nurses Alumni Association and was a longtime volunteer and former board member of ARC, Westmoreland. She was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Irwin. She is survived by her children, Kaya (Denise) Jacolev and husband Albert Brown, of Washington, Lisa Meri Horvath, of Greensburg, and Renee E. Nickolas and husband Stewart, of Texas; her grandchildren, Noah (Anastasia) Jacolev, Julian (Catherine) Jacolev, Christopher Jacolev, Lydia Nickolas (Nicholas Capps) and Coleman Nickolas; four great-grandchildren; a brother, George Courtney Kuhn, of Harrison City; also nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 521 Main St., Irwin, 724-863-1200, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Bruce Judy officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to ARC Westmoreland, 316 Donahue Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. For online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Tribune Review from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2, 2017.

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October 28, 2017

Wanda was one of my moms best friend for many years. I remember her from when I was very young. She was such a gracious lady. I remember taking mom to visit her and George. They really enjoyed their monthly breakfasts with their nurse friends. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. She was a great lady.
Sincerely,
Kathy (Schweikarth)Casale

Wendy Hafkenschiel

October 27, 2017

When I think of Aunt Wanda, I remember her cheerful outlook, an easy laugh. In my phone conversations with her, she exhibited an interest in learning, curious of new things, of ideas, even when in her 90's.
Most of all though, what stands out about Aunt Wanda to me is her great capacity for empathy and kindness and her drive to improve the lives of others.

Our condolences to our Kuhn-Horvath families.
Much love,
The Hafkenschiel and Hassett families
of California and Hawaii

Pam Rittenhouse Malfara

October 25, 2017

My deepest sympathy for your families loss. I have known the Kuhn family most of my life and will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Gray

October 25, 2017

Many sympathies to Wanda's family. She was a special light to all who knew her, and has shown myself and my family great kindnesses through the years. Rest In Peace, Wanda.

Peggie Watson

October 25, 2017

Extending my deepest sympathy to the Horvath Family. Mrs. Horvath was an exceptional and kind woman. She was a long-time board member for The Arc of Westmoreland and it was an honor and privilege working with her.

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