Obituaries
Raymond E. Horvath, 80
May 21, 2022
Raymond E. Horvath, 80, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Ray was with family as he peacefully left this world.
Born in Johnstown, PA on September 23, 1941, to the late John A. and Genevieve (Urban) Horvath of New Florence, PA. Ray was a 1959 graduate of Laurel Valley High School in Bolivar, PA. He is preceded in death by his wife Catharine (Herr), sister Christina (Elliot), and brother David.
Ray was a U.S. Navy veteran and proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was a member of the Veterans Association of Lebanon and a lifetime member of the Mount Joy American Legion. He attended Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and worked for Robert Henry & Son Electrical Contractors becoming a licensed electrician. Ray worked for R.C.A., SICO Oil, and drove tractor trailers for Artz Chemical Company, all in Lancaster. Ray later retired from Kellogg’s in Lancaster in 2006 after 26 years of faithful employment.
Never one to sit still, Ray enjoyed bird watching, gardening, and tending to his manicured lawn. He loved fishing with his grandchildren, family vacations to Topsail Island and being surrounded by family and friends and cooking during the holidays; his baked beans were prize-worthy. More than anything, he loved dancing with Cathy. The two were never so much alive as they were when they danced, and the joy it brought to them will always live on in our hearts.
Ray was a devout member of both Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church where he served as part of their security team, and Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, both in Lancaster.
Ray is survived by his two brothers, John (Shirley), and Gerry (Patricia). His sons, Michael (Tara), of Manheim, and William “Tony” (Garth Allen), of Coatesville, and grandsons Andrew (Megan), of Manheim, and Austin, also of Manheim.
Our family would like to extend our deepest thanks to the wonderful team of doctors, nurses and staff at Brethren Village, Lititz, Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster, Penn Medicine, Hershey, and the caring staff at the Lancaster Cancer Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care. Interment will be private.
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Condolences to the Family
June 03, 2022
To the Horvath family:
Ray & I were almost inseparable during our high school years in Laurel Valley……also altar boys at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Florence. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in peace friend.
Bob & Helen Hollen
May 31, 2022
To the Horvath family, just wanted to share how I appreciated working with Ray at Kellogg’s. Ray was a great worker whose sense of humor always made our shift work much more enjoyable. Our prayers are with your family.
Sincerely,
Reverend Dawn Harmon (former Maintenance Supervisor at Kellogg’s)
May 30, 2022
Dear. Mike and Tony, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ray was a good man , he will be missed. Love, Maggie
May 26, 2022
Ray was a dear friend to both John and I over the years. He will always be known to me as “Tony The Tiger”……such a good sport! Loved spending time with he and Cathy, especially playing pitch and putt at Evergreen……great memories. He so loved his family and would talk about them often and always with pride. We will miss you Ray but know you are happy being with your Cathy once more.
John and Judy
May 26, 2022
I enjoyed working with Ray. He had a bit of an ornery side that made him fun to work with. RIP Ray
May 25, 2022
Ray and I were work mates, he always had a great out look, and a smile to greet you a joy to be around and a pleasure to have known
May 25, 2022
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort. Rest in peace Uncle Ray.
May 25, 2022
We will miss you Uncle Ray. Our prayers to the family. With love,
Curtis Elliott and family
May 25, 2022
I only met “Judge” last year when my son and his family moved in across from him on Greens Avenue. I would see him sitting in his garage enjoying an occasional beer. My granddaughters loved Judge and always made it a point to go over and talk to him. He was a sweet man and I’m sure will be greatly missed by his family. My condolences to you in your loss. Chris Roda
May 25, 2022
I worked with Ray at Kellogg’s. He was a great co-worker. I also went on some trips with him and his wife through AARP. He will be remembered and missed.
Ricki See
May 25, 2022
I worked with Ray at Kelloggs. He was just a gentleman. Always had a smile on h8s face whenever he and I talked. I know he will.be missed by his family. My sincere condolences to the family.
May 24, 2022
Great friend and coworker, very mannerly. I know he is in Heaven dancing with Kathy.
May 24, 2022
May I first express how sorry I am for your loss and your pain. Our loss is Heavens gain. I worked with Ray at Kellogg’s and called Ray my friend. Always a gentleman, always with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. I adored Ray and that mischievous side. I am sure Ray dances again with his love in heaven. Till you meet again.
Carmen A. Valentin
May 24, 2022
I worked with Ray at Kellogg’s, yes he was a gentleman. He always liked to hear my adventures when I returned from my vacations. My deepest heart felt condolences to his family.
May 24, 2022
I worked with Ray at Kellogg’s. He was always the perfect gentleman to the ladies in Stores – an absolute delight to work with. No matter what seemed to be happening, he was smiling, ever polite and kindly.
May 24, 2022
I worked with Ray at Kelloggs and he was a great friend and coworker to have. Always on an even keel even when going thru his trying times with cancer which he got through years ago. He will be missed by all who knew him!!!
May 24, 2022
With our deepest sympathy and prayers. We love you, Uncle Ray.
Melissa Holmes and Family
May 24, 2022
I, too, remember the joy of watching Ray and Cathy dance. So many memories…Our sincere condolences to you all. He passed knowing he was loved.
Jude Gemmell
