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Age 78, of Ben Avon, on November 28, 2008; Reverend Frederick Joseph Horst originally of Dunellen, NJ and graduate of Westminster College and Pittsburgh Xenia Theological Seminary has pastored churches in Monmouth, Il, Ambridge, Bellevue, McKeesport and Turtle Creek, PA . He was an accomplished musician who was well known in the area for leading singing and piano playing, especially the Festivals of Faith in the early 1960's. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Craig) Horst; devoted father of Kathleen Baker (Dayne) and Barbara Gusew (Jack); 5 grandchildren; Jennifer Petrantoni (Carl), Jessica Baier, Emily, Alison and Jonathan Gusew; 2 step grandchildren; Andy and Bethany Baker; 2 step great grandchildren; Drake and Leland; one sister Ruth Land (Norman) of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Clara Horst, a brother Robert Horst and 2 sisters Lois Whittington and Catherine Laustsen. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 12-3 and 6-8 PM and on Monday 6-8 PM at the McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 California Ave. Avalon. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM in the Bellevue U.P. Church 457 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, 15202 Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Bellevue U.P. Church or New Wilmington Mission Conference, 229 S. Market St., New Wilmington, PA 16142.
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Harman Clark
December 6, 2008
Dorothy and family: enjoyed many happy moments with Fred, in Dunellen, at Young People's Conference, and even in Ohio. Our sympathies and prayers are with you.
Harman
David, Chris, and Michelle Therrien
December 3, 2008
To The Horst Family - Our deepest sympathy and May God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. Reverend Horst will be greatly missed.
Stanley Hartung
December 1, 2008
Dear Dorothy & family: It is with deep sorrow that I was told by a friend of Fred's death. I remember visiting with Fred while camping at Sandusky Oh. many yrs ago. Water got high enough to reach the trailer. He will be missed by many. Rev. Stanley Hartung
Judy Lunoe
December 1, 2008
Jessica,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Judy and Carly Lunoe
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Rick and Lynnette Kottler
December 1, 2008
Dorothy and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Cassie Werner
December 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Arlene A. Miller
December 1, 2008
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Don Behnke
December 1, 2008
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
An old friend form Clinton U.P. Church.
Betty Doerr
November 30, 2008
Dear Barb and family,
I was saddened to learn of your father's recent death. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
(Your friend at Bellevue Elementary)
Sue and Chick Kryder
November 30, 2008
Dear Dorothy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We always enjoyed being in your and Fred's company, and loved to hear him talk and tell stories. Blessings to all of you.
Linda Sue Davis
November 30, 2008
Sympathies to the family of Reverend Frederick J. Horst. He served as a guest pastor for the Swissvale Presbyterian Church and his work was appreciated by many.
Lauren Howells
November 30, 2008
Horst Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rev. Horst will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Lauren (Austin) Howells
Swissvale Presbyterian Church
Shirley Buch
November 30, 2008
Mrs. Horst, Kathy, Barb,Jack and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. May God comfort you in your sorrow. Pastor Horst was a very special person and influence in my life growing up at his church in Bellevue. Planting those seeds of failth and building a foundation for me to have the wonderful blessing of God's Grace today. God is welcoming his truly faithful servent. There will certainly be some singing in heaven. God's loving peace be with all of you.
Love,
Shirley Buch (Peterson)
Paul & Peggy Cusick
November 30, 2008
With deepest sympathy to our friends. Rev Horst was our Pastor, our friend and a true man of faith that we respected and admired.
Henk Bossers
November 29, 2008
My prayers go to the whole family. Fred's ministry and voice were outstanding. Well done faithful servant, is my prayer for Fred.
Rev. Dr. Olivia E. Graham
November 29, 2008
You;re family is in my prayers in the lost of a faithful husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many. Grace and Peace, Rev. Dr. Olivia E. Graham
Ted Martin
November 29, 2008
Fred will always be remembered as the most sincere and caring pastor in Pittsburgh Presbytery. I will always count it an honor to have shared my first year of "paid" ministry working out of Immanuel church in McKeesport.
John Campbell
November 29, 2008
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Fred's family!! Fred was a great friend and a loving colleague in ministry! I will always remember his wonderful laugh and the way he always made me smile! He truly was one of "God's Saints"!! We will miss him greatly! Shalom!!
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