Donald L. Horowitz

Donald L. Horowitz obituary, Mercersburg, PA

Donald L. Horowitz

Donald Horowitz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fries Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 2, 2026.
Donald Luster Horowitz, 94, of Mercersburg, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Chambersburg, PA.

Born November 10, 1931 in New York City, NY, he was a son of the late David and Beulah Simon Horowitz.

Donald married Anne Coffman on August 28, 1955 and served in the United States Navy. Donald and Anne lived in Westchester County, New York prior to moving to California in 1974. They lived in California for 14 years before moving to Mercersburg, PA. Don worked as a gunsmith for most of his life and enjoyed woodworking, fly fishing, kayaking, and reading.

Don is survived by two sons, Daniel S. Horowitz of Leesburg, VA, and Andrew B. (Cindy) Horowitz of Mercersburg, two grandsons, Alexander and wife Morgan Horowitz of Mercersburg, and Joshua Aguon of Santa Ana, CA, and two great-grandchildren, Molly and Axel Horowitz.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Anne L. Horowitz (2015).

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

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