Donald P. Horst, 82

December 12, 2025

Donald P. Horst, 92, of Manheim passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at Ephrata Manor. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George Horst Sr. and Rose (Penn) Horst. He was the loving husband of Regina “Jerrie” (Robbins) Horst with whom he shared over 72 years of marriage.

He worked for Holsum Bakery for over 15 years as a supervisor and later for Armstrong World Industries as an inspector for over 27 years before retiring in July of 1997. Don also drove school bus for over 43 years for the Manheim Township School District.

Don a part of a camping club called Fiddlers Green and enjoyed spending holidays and time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: Douglas Horst, Robyn Black, wife of Thomas, Keith Horst and Geralynne Horst. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren with one on the way. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Horst, siblings and also the late wife, Kim Horst wife of Douglas Horst.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM on Friday, December 19, 2025, at St. Richard’s Catholic Church, 201 Adele Ave, Manheim, PA 17545. Interment will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 6-8PM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA and again from 9-10AM at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Donald’s memory may be made to the church at the above address.