Raymond E. Van Horn Obituary (2021)

Raymond E. "Moe" Van Horn, age 95, of Wesleyville, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Creekside, Indiana Co., PA on May 11, 1926, son of the late Andrew and Nellie Mae Clowes Van Horn. A resident of Wesleyville since 1950, Ray worked for the Mahoning Ice Cream Co. in Punxsutawney before coming to Erie where he worked as a delivery driver for Rapid Transit Co., and then for CA Curtze Co., where he was instrumental in starting the union there, for several years. He then acquired the local Archway Cookie Co. distributorship, then worked for the Iroquois School District as a bus driver and in custodial maintenance for 20 years. He last worked as a greeter at the Walmart in Harborcreek. Ray was a member of Lawrence Lodge #708 F & AM for over 55 years, the Scottish Rite Consistory Valley of Erie, and Zem Zem Shrine. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church for many years where he served as an assistant scoutmaster. He was a former member of the Wesleyville Vol. Fire Department for 35 years, served on Borough Council for over 10 years and Wesleyville Little League for 20 years. Ray loved to travel with his wife, enjoying many trips to Florida. They especially enjoyed their 50th wedding anniversary cruise to Alaska where they were when 9/11 took place. Ray found beauty in everything and good in all people. He was loved by all. Ray is survived by three sons, Kim Van Horn, Jeffrey Van Horn (Marcie), Mark Van Horn (Pam); eight grandchildren, Laura Stippich, and Jenna (Ken), Delaney, Connor, Logan, Ashley, Amanda, and Abel Van Horn; four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brody, Gage, and Margo; one great-great-grandson, Levi; and many nieces and nephews from both the Van Horn and McMillen sides of the family, all whom he loved dearly and held close to his heart. He is further survived by his best friend of five years, his little Yorkie, Bubba. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Frances McMillen Van Horn; five brothers, Eber, William, Richard, Frank, and Horace Van Horn; and one sister, Emma. Friends are invited to attend a Masonic Service at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Avenue, on Thursday at 11 am conducted by Perry Keystone Lodge #392 with a Memorial Service to follow officiated by Rev. Jeffrey Piccirilli. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd. Private inurnment will be held at Erie County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or to the ANNA Shelter, 1555 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16511. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL