Blaine W. VanHorn, 93, of Smicksburg, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at his home.
He was born January 26, 1928, in Smicksburg, a son of the late Irene (Simpson) and Harry VanHorn.
On December 25, 1947, he married Ruth E. Waltz, who survives.
Blaine attended Spring Church Church of God and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He worked as a Heavy Equipment operator for thirty years in the I.U.O.E Local 66.
He served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1947 with the 731st Engineer Department Company.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Karen Rotto of Lower Burrell, Blaine Jr. of Vandergrift, Ronald L. VanHorn and wife Judy of Dayton, Judy Keibler and husband Earl of Apollo, and Timothy VanHorn of Rochester Mills; twenty-five grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and a sister Twila M. Rupert of Shelocta.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three children, Melinda, Kenneth, and David VanHorn; a grandson, granddaughter, and a great granddaughter; six brothers, John, Walter, Ralph, Merle, Bennett and Clair Vanhorn, and two sisters, Helen Bowser and Mary Qualey; and a son-in-law, John Rotto.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the funeral home. Military honors will be accorded by the Jefferson County Veteran’s Honor Guard.
Interment will be in Gilgal Cemetery, Marion Center.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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