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Dennis Hornak Obituary
53, of Homestead, on December 16, 2007. Employee of Homestead Borough; assistant coach with Steel Valley High School Football team and formerly with West Mifflin High School Football program. Beloved husband of Julie Anne (Gordon) Hornak; beloved son of Elynor (Bicsey) Hornak and the late Michael Hornak; beloved brother of Ronald Hornak; son-in-law of Katheryn Jean and Stephen Donald Gordon also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Thursday 1-4 & 6-9pm in R V ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, INC. 315 East Tenth Avenue, Homestead. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10am in St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, St. Anne Church.
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Samantha Kovacs
June 20, 2008
We all miss you more than you could ever know<3
Matt Vellky
December 31, 2007
My deepest sympathies are with Mrs. Hornak and the Hornak family, as well as with the Steel Valley football family. Den was an excellent coach and a great person and friend. I will miss Coach.
Al Popovich
December 26, 2007
To Julie and Family
Just found out today. Was deeply
saddened to hear of Denny's passing.
My deepest sympathy.
Charles Kesling
December 24, 2007
"Den" will be sadly be missed, it is still hard for me to realize he's gone from this earth. He's now up in heaven, making it a better place, with his freindly, honest and funny personality that I have come to know in him in the last 10 years of his life ive been fortunate. To "Coach Den" I miss ya, and never will forget you. To Julie, Mrs. Hornak and family you have my deepest and utmost sympathy.
God Bless
Chuck Kesling,
(equipment mgr assistant WM 97-05)
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Lenny Murillo
December 22, 2007
It has been a long time since I talked to Dennis, but when my mother told me of his sudden passing, I very sad. I mostly remmember him from back in the 16th avenue playground days. He was a nice guy, a funny guy and a good friend to my brother Ed Farrell and all those other nice and funny guys from a different time and age. That is how I will remmember Dennis.
I am very sorry for your loss!
Jim Foster
December 21, 2007
Julie,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. If you need anything do not hesitate to contact me.
Jim Foster
Former Co-Worker South Hills Health System
Judy Kollar
December 21, 2007
Our deepest and sincere sympathy to The Hornak family. I have known Dennis my entire life as have my children. We all knew him in different roles but the feeling was the same. Wheather he was "Dennis" or Coach "Den" he was always a good part of our lives since I can remember and he will be remembered fondly.
Jerrilynne (Robinson) Kirksey
December 21, 2007
Julie and Ronnie and the entire family. You have me deepest sympathy and friendship. I was sorry to hear about Dennis. May God continue to wrap his arms around the family during this time.
Mike and Pam Terrick
December 21, 2007
Julie,
Only you can know the shock I felt at hearing of your loss of Denny on Monday. What a great guy.
You may not have known him, but Denny always reminded me of a young 'Poss' Leskanic; athletic and softspoken, yet always keeping his eye on the things that mattered: his love of the people he surrounded himself with, and Denny only hung out with those that were the 'salt of the earth'.
Denny, we'll sorely miss you, there aren't many left down here like you . . .
Julie, If there's anything we can do, just call.
Love, Mike and Pam Terrick
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Hugh McKittrick
December 20, 2007
My sympathies to Dennis' wife, mother, brother, and friends. We were childhood friends, and I will remember him as a good man who loved sports, and was always there to help people.
Bob Kitchen (KITCH)
December 20, 2007
Julie and the Hornak Family,
My family will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. I have known Coach Den for 17 years as a player and as an assistant coach with him for the past 4 years. Den was a person that always kept me smiling throughout the "long" seasons. We will all miss his sense of humor, hilarious antics on the sidelines, and his comical comments that he shared. More importantly, Den ALWAYS did something that many people never do.....he always put the feelings of others before his. Coach Den was loved by all of his players and friends. We will miss you Den and I'm sure you will be with us in the coaches room when we are all sharing stories and having a good laugh. God Bless!
Wayne Frena
December 20, 2007
Elynor:
I am so saddened by your loss. Dennis and I graduated together and he was always a great guy. I remember you being friends with my Mom and coming over to your house as a child. I will say a prayer for you and your family during this difficult time.
Peg Tutich
December 19, 2007
Julie,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you. Julie you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Take care Peggy
Butch & Betty Aber
December 19, 2007
Eleanor,Ronnie & Julie:
We are very sorry to hear of the passing away of Dennis.We are presently in Florida and unable to offer our sympathy in person.Dennis will be missed very much.
Karen Pollard
December 19, 2007
Dennis will be sadly missed by all of us who shared our lives with him as members of the Steel Valley class of 1972. We prized his friendship. What a blessing to have been able to all reunite with him just a few weeks ago at our 35th reunion. We will carry his memory in our hearts, and keep a place for him always as a precious part of our Steel Valley Class.
Dave Granatire
December 19, 2007
Mrs Hornak, and Ronnie and Family,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you and you will be in my prayers. I am very sorry for your loss.
KATHY BERG
December 19, 2007
HI JULIE
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DENNIS.
Carol Lawson
December 19, 2007
Julie,
You have my deepest sympathy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Kwiatkowski
December 19, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. If I can be of help or comfort, let me know. Take care. You and your family are in my prayers.
Debbie Beasock
December 19, 2007
Dearest Julie and Family
We are so sorry to hear about the Loss of Dennis, we have such great memories of the Mifflin Club tournaments. Darren has known Dennis for many more years than I and I know he thought of him as a great friend and coach. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Darren and Debbie Beasock
Marilyn Walgora
December 19, 2007
Dear Julie and Ronnie,
I don't know if you remember me but I worked for South Hills Health System Finance for 9 years down at Homestead. It was always good to talk to both of you and I really missed everyone when the building closed.
I was very sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. If there is anything I can do (just listen) just give me an e-mail.
My prayers are with you.
Georgeann Braszo
December 19, 2007
Sleep eludes us with thoughts of you. Your friendship, kindness and laughter are etched in our hearts. It was an honor and privilege to call you friend and have you in our life. We will miss you very much. Until we meet again. Our deepest sympathy to the Hornak Family. Love,
Ivan, Georgeann and Family
Janet Mondock Schulte
December 19, 2007
Julie, Mrs. Hornak, Ronnie and extended family,
My sincere condolences with the passing of Dennis. I attended St. Anne's Grade School and Steel Valley with him. Whenever I would run into him he always spoke so highly of his you, Julie, and his family. I just saw Dennis at the class reunion and the last thing he said to me was "take good care of yourself, I mean it"; this was so typical of him, thinking of others.
Ronnie, I want you to know Dennis told me how much he thought of you, 'what a great man you have become'. He loved you and his family very much.
I went to Church to say a prayer for Dennis and while there I thought he is already with the Lord and the Lord knows what a good and special person Dennis is. He had a wonderful soul......
Brian Burke
December 19, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Hornak family. Although I will always remember Coach Den as a great coach, he was an even better person. He will be missed.
Christopher Braszo
December 19, 2007
My Deepest Sympathy to Julie and the Hornak Family. As you know he is a good friend of the Braszo Family. I myself always enjoyed talking to and being around Dennis. He was funny and always a good time. He will greatly missed in the Steel Valley area.
Sincerely,
Chris, Shawn and the Braszo Family
Russ Gill
December 18, 2007
Julie, my family and i are truly sadden for your loss. Hornak has been like family to me for along time. I played for him and i coached with him for 12 years. He was in the locker next to me for all those years. I have so many found memories of him. He was a great person and a great friend. I will never foreget him. Coaching without him will never be the same. If my family can do anything please let us know. God Bless
Michael Gavlik
December 18, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the Hornak family. I played for Coach Den and coached with him at West Mifflin. Coach Den was always there with a friendly smile. He was hard working, dedicated, loyal and respected amongst his players and coaching staff. This is truly a great loss. This time coach we are all saying "Oh Boy".
Ginnie, Tim, Timmy & Jeff Lape
December 18, 2007
To the Hornak Family:
My deepest sympathy to you at this time. I knew Coach Den through my son and the WM Football Boosters. He was always so cordial and pleasant - always had a smile and a hello everytime he saw me. Please take comfort knowing how many are thinking and praying for you this season.
Lori Ticherich
December 18, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Caliguiri
December 18, 2007
Julie,
Our deepest prayers from the Caliguiri Family. Had a great time at the 35th class reunion sitting next to Dennis & yourself, Dennis was great guy and always enjoyed his & your company. Take Care & God Bless!!
MARIAN M MARECIC
December 18, 2007
JULIE
I A SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DENNIS, NO MATTER WHEN AND WHERE I SAW HIM, HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY HI,YOU AND THE FAMILIES HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Robin Craig
December 18, 2007
Julie,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Although we have never met Dennis, I know how much you loved him. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.
Robin & Danielle
Dr. Matthew Matta
December 18, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the entire Hornak family. Coach was a great person and I will miss him very much. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jack,Robin,Hollie and Brian Linsenbigler
December 18, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Bernadette Braszo
December 18, 2007
Losing Dennis in just unbelievable to me. I loved him, he was wonderful, generous, caring and so giving. We were blessed to have had him as a friend. I have many wonderful memories of the talks we had and the good times. I've known him for many, many years and will miss him terribly. I do believe that Bogie greeted him at the Rainbow Bridge and that they are together.
My deepest sympathy to his family and close friends, who he considered family.
Diane Bradford
December 18, 2007
Julie: You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. If you need anything, please call.
Nancy, Jamie, and Melanie Turner
December 18, 2007
Julie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deb Urda
December 18, 2007
'Sarge' ~ What a great guy and what a huge loss. Julie, you have our deepest, most sincere sympathy.
Deb Urda & Greg Denne
Betty Lesser
December 18, 2007
Mrs. Hornak and Ronnie:
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Remember The Lord is My Shepherd, Psalm 23.
Even though nothing can fully erase the pain and sadness of parting, what a comfort it is to know that we can always rely upon the care and protection of the Good Shepherd. I will keep Dennis in my heart forever and you and Ronnie in my prayers!
Betty (Hemminger) Lesser.
Betty Lesser
December 18, 2007
Julie: You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Dennis was a great man and will remain in our hearts forever.
Betty, Chuck and Bobby Lesser (SV Football)
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