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1946 - 2025

BORN

1946

DIED

2025

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Hoffer Wilt Funeral Home - Mt Pleasant Twp

2245 Mount Pleasant Road

Norvelt, Pennsylvania

James Horwatt Obituary

James Horwatt, 78, of Delmont, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital. He was born May 24, 1946, in Greensburg, a son of the late Andrew and Kathryn (Wrobel) Horwatt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary C. Horwatt; and brothers, Andrew (Babe) Horwatt and Charles Horwatt. Prior to retirement, he was a union carpenter for Local 759. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed going to the casinos, horses, fishing, walking, trips to Ocean City, NJ, his morning breakfast at the Donut Chef, and feeding his many outdoor animals. Jim is survived by his two children, James (Amy) Horwatt and Jamie (Matthew) Crise; four grandchildren, Paige (Jake) Poremski , Zachary, Austin, and Mischa; and brother, Robert Horwatt. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Services entrusted to HOFFER WILT FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt. Expressions of sympathy may be left to the family at hofferwilt.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Apr. 24, 2025.

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Mariellen Barker

April 26, 2025

Rest In Peace, my friend. There are no words.

Ruby &Edward Harbaugh

April 24, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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