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Rose C. Horwedel, 70, Enjoyed travel

Rose C. Horwedel (Nee Janicek), 70, of Kinsman, formerly of Avon, passed away Friday, August 27 at her home after a baffle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born, January 24, 1934 in Mahoning Valley, PA and had lived in Avon for many years before moving to Kinsman 7 years ago.

Mrs. Horwedel worked for United Airlines for 20 years as a Reservations specialist in Rocky River and Honolulu, Hawaii retiring in 1989. She was a graduate of Coaldale High school, Coaldale, PA. She enjoyed travel and lived in Honolulu for 3 years.

She is survived by her husband: Robert R. Horwedel, whom she married October 29, 1955. Other survivors include, 2 sons: Robert A. Horwedel of Ansbach, Germany and David A. Horwedel (Kim) of Avon; 2 daughters: Nancy L. Pipas (Mark) of Westlake Village, CA and Cheryl R. Horwedel of Portland, OR; granddaughter Olivia Horwedel at home in Avon; and 4 sisters: Elma Morana of Drums, PA, Saran Iacubucci of Rochester, NY, Stephanie Jasenak of Mansfield and Bernadine Plocinik of Coaldale, PA.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Valentine and Rosalia (nee Konecy) Janicek; a brother: Valentine Janicek; and a sister Margaret Matula.

Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 32000 Detroit Rd., Avon, Tuesday, August 31, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be at the funeral home, Wednesday, September 1 at 11 a.m. Fr. Larry Martello of St. Joseph will officiate.

Entombment will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Avon.

Memorials may be forwarded to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.

For more information, to view an on-line memorial or to send a condolence, go to www.buschfuneral.com.

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