Obituaries
Murray R. Horton, 90
April 23, 2018
Murray R. Horton, 90, surrounded by his family, went to his eternal rest on Monday, April 23, 2018. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA he was the son of the late James Horton and Margeret Keating Horton. Murray graduated from GAR High School in Wilkes-Barre, PA; he served in the US Navy and graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Always industrious, he worked for Sylvania Electric, GE and RCA Corporation. He served as an auxiliary police officer with the Manheim Twp Police. In 1976 he was elected District Justice of Court of Common Pleas, Lancaster County, PA and served until 1994.
Some of his favorite pastimes were golf, rollerskating, and dancing with his wife, Mary.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary T. Horton; his children, Sharon Walker, wife of C. Thomas Walker, Jr. and Marie Killian, wife of Richard R. Killian of Lancaster, and Karen Kohler-Sipkov, wife of Philip J. Sipkov of Maryland; 7 Grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, 2 on the way.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM, followed by a light luncheon with the family and the burial ceremony at St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary,1834 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
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Condolences to the Family
April 27, 2018
Sally Vanderslice: I am disappointed that I could not make it to pay my respects to Murray and to see Mary. I enjoyed his lovely sense of humor and he served well as a District Judge. His ablity to make decisions will be missed.
April 25, 2018
So Sad he’s is gone He was a Graet Person to work for as a Judge he will be Missed.
Constable Joe Dittoe Jr.
April 25, 2018
To the Horton- our thoughts and prayers are with you as you say good bye to Mr. Morris Horton. Charles and Carmen Ludewig Ailes
April 24, 2018
Mary & Family,
We are saddened by your loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Rest In Peace Murray🙏🏻
With deepest sympathy,
Chris, Dorothy & Christopher Walker
April 24, 2018
Sorry for your loss- Gretchen Dugan
April 24, 2018
So sorry to hear of Mr. Horton’s passing. My condolences to Mrs. Horton, Sharon, Marie and Karen as well as the extended family. You were blessed to have him for so many years. May God grant you peace as you grieve.
Barbie (Frey) Bright
April 24, 2018
Dear Mary and family,
Such a great loss. I first met Murray when he would attend Rotary meetings every Monday night at Olde Hickory. He was a lot of fun to be around. I am so sorry for your loss. I will offer Mass up for him on Su day and light a candle in his memeroy.
Fran Lombardo Spangler
April 24, 2018
Dear Mary
We are deeply saddened to read of Murray’s passing. He will be remembered with fondness and with thoughts of the good times we had dancing away on Saturday nights. As you know we have lived in Mexico for the past 10 plus years and will not be able to attend his service but our thoughts are with you and family.
Audrey and Macon Nixon
April 24, 2018
Mary, I was very saddened to see Murray’s obituary in the paper. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Linda Zimmerman
April 24, 2018
So sorry to hear of his passing. Spent quite a bit of time in his courtroom when I was a Patrolman. I often saw him and Mary dancing at the American Legion on Friday evenings before I moved to S. Carolina last year. Prayers sent….
Rich McCracken
April 24, 2018
Mrs. Horton, Sharon, Marie, Karen, and families,
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Horton’s passing. I have fond memories of your father and family, the stories he told, his laughter, his silliness, his upbeat personality, my visits with your family to your grandparents house at the lake and to church. Sometimes when I would stay overnight, he would sit at the breakfast table with us the next morning and tell stories. I will never, ever, forget the story about pinning on a prom corsage! What a fun, lively person he was. Your Dad had a great zeal for life. He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss. May God grant you comfort and peace through family and friends. With sympathy, Carol Kettering Hoke
- Services
- Wednesday, April 25, 2018
- 11:00 AM
- St. John Neumann Catholic Church
- 601 E. Delp Road
- Lancaster, PA
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