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Richard Hornbeck Obituary

HORNBECK , Richard Kendall Richard Kendall Hornbeck, age 71, of Townsend, DE formerly of Unity and Murrysville, PA, on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Beloved husband of over 45 years to Annette (Poindexter) Hornbeck; loving father of James Richard (Deborah) Hornbeck, Kenneth Aaron (Pamela) Hornbeck and Mary Deborah (Benjamin) Leatherland; grandfather of Cole, Jake, Olivia, Carson and Jack. Brother of Charles Aaron (Shari) Hornbeck, Jr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He graduated Penn State University in 1960, with an Electrical Engineering Degree and the University of Maryland in 1970 with a degree in business. He retired from Westinghouse after 30 years . In his spare time, he enjoyed playing tennis and golf and was a 4 time winner of the coveted Kendall Open Golf Championship. His charming wit and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Friends received, Saturday, 10 AM until service at 11 AM at Soxman Funeral Homes, Ltd./Roth Chapel, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills. Donations may be made to american Heart assoc., 777 Penn Center Blvd. Suite 200 Pgh., PA 15235.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jun. 4, 2010.

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June 30, 2010

Dear Annette,
Agur and I as well as the kids are so sorry for your loss. We love you and will keep you & your family in our prayers. Wanda & Agur

June 12, 2010

Dear Annette,
Gary and I were so saddened to hear about Dick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love and Blessings , Linda and Gary

June 9, 2010

Dear Annette,
I am so sorry for your loss. When I think of Dick, I will think of the man with a smile on his face and a kind word.
Please extend my condolences to your family as well.
Maggie

June 7, 2010

Dear Annette, Nick and I think of you often and please call us if you need anything. We will always remember his smiling face as he sat across from Nick at the Bridge table and said" Bid them like you have them" Such a positive attitude!! Our love to you and your family. Bobbi Callazzo

Alex Poindexter

June 7, 2010

Dear Aunt Annette, Please know that Cass, Jamie, Sydney and I are praying for the whole family throughout the weeks ahead. We are sorry that we were not able to be there for you. Please convey our love to Mary, Ken, and Jim.

Imogene Brewster

June 6, 2010

Dear Annette, Love and prayers to you and you family.
God Bless,
Imogene and Virgal

Niel-Carol Perron

June 6, 2010

Annette and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. There are no words to express our sympathy. My god hold you and yours in the palm of his hand and guide you through this sad time.

Ruth Poindexter

June 4, 2010

Dear Annette and Family,
Sorry to hear about Dick. I always thought so much of the two of you. I've thought of you often. My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Ruth

Ray Cole

June 4, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I recall the times our families were together in Shiraz so many years ago. It was a blessing that Dick was so active late into his life.

Renee Poindexter-Reed

June 4, 2010

Dad called to let us know about Uncle Dick's passing. I'm so sorry to hear this. I will always remember when Mom, Nathan and I got stranded at your house and despite the situation, we had such a good visit there. Uncle Dick was alway such a delight to be around and will be missed. My prayers are with everyone for the lost. Renee

June 4, 2010

Sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We very much enjoyed his personality and wit when he lived in Murrysville (Imperial Highlands). He was one of the founding fathers of our neighborhood golf league, which still exists today.
.......Ron and Donna Forys, former neighbors

Kate Ivory

June 4, 2010

Dear Annette & Family & Kendalls,

Thinking of you at Rich's passing - my heart is with you.

Warm regards,
Kate Ivory
(Rae & Kendall's mom)

June 4, 2010

My dad called last night with the news and was so sad. Mr Hornbeck will always be my favorite childhood neighbor "dad" and my memories of playing around the neighborhood, him taking me for rides on the back of his bicycle, and the house on Crest Drive are some of my very favorite. Kenneth - I am thinking of you and Jim & Mary and your families and ofcourse your mom. Lots of prayers coming your way from your childhood friend. Love, Ellen (Diehl) Brennan

Betty Johnson

June 4, 2010

We are all saddened by Dick's sudden departure from this earth and
life. I wish I could be with you at this time and for the services but it
seems everyone is away this weekend at graduations and retreats,
etc. and we have doctors appointments. I would have to drive by
myself which would not make too many people happy. We are with
you in spirit as we know you will miss him so. Will be in touch.

Lynne Poindexterq

June 4, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Dick. He was so funny and one of my favorite uncles. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. I love you all !

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