Robert J. Horvath

Robert J. Horvath obituary, Vienna, OH

Robert J. Horvath

Robert Horvath Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jan. 3, 2026.
Robert J. Horvath, age 77 of Vienna, Ohio passed away on Friday January 2, 2026 at the Hospice House in Poland.

Robert was born May 29, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Eugene & Anne Sveth Horvath.

He was a 1966 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, attended YSU for 1 year and attended Pittsburgh Art School for 2 years.

Robert was a tow motor driver at General Motors Lordstown for 30 years retiring in 2004.

He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War in Central Highlands from April 18, 1968 to March 28, 1970.

Robert enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, and Guardians "Indians". He also enjoyed a variety of music and was an avid reader.

He was a "Believer in Jesus Christ" and a faithful servant of God. He continually renewed his faith by reading and studying the Bible.

Robert was an honest man and a good and loving husband. He humbled himself before the Lord, neither boastful or proud.

He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family; his wife the former Susan Nicosia whom he married July 9, 1983; his brother and sister-in-law William & Geri Horvath, brother-in-law Michael Nicosia, sister-in-law Carol DiFabio, niece Jessica Bok and nephews Michael (Shelia) Nicosia, Nicholas (Nicole) DiFabio, Roman (Rhonda) Horvath, and Craig (Sherry) Horvath.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be services held on Tuesday January 6, 2026 at 3 PM with calling hours prior to the service from 1-3 PM at Kyle Funeral Homes Vienna Chapel 4471 Warren-Sharon Road Vienna, Ohio 44473.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home's website at www.kylefuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences.

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