Cory Horning

Cory Horning obituary, Mansfield, PA

Cory Horning

Cory Horning Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc. on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Cory Charles Horning, age 44, of Tioga, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1980, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Peggy (Horning) Scheetz. Cory worked as a roustabout for Keystone Clear Water. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and surrounding himself with the many friends he had. Cory was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Cory is survived by his daughter, Rilyne Horning of Wellsboro, PA; his mother, Peggy (Ed) Scheetz of Rome, PA; his girlfriend, Rebecca Stanley of Tioga, PA; former wife, Rebecca Cook of Wellsboro, PA; former aunt, Cathy Horning of Wellsboro, PA, and longtime friends, Dennis "Ripper" Rimmer, Sr. of Doylestown, PA, Jim and Vickie Buchko of Wellsboro, PA, and Mike Hamm of Wellsboro, PA. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles D. Horning; grandmother, Phyllis Randall; uncle, Donald Horning, and aunt, Melissa Franck.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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