Robert A. Horvath, 84, Enjoyed Spending Winters in Florida
Robert A. Horvath, 84, of Lorain, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Lorain on April 18, 1942, to Arthur and Jean Horvath (nee Gawlick), he grew up there and spent most of his life in Lorain and Amherst.
Bob attended Nativity Catholic School and later graduated from Lorain High School.
Bob worked in maintenance and served on the fire brigade at the Ford plant in Avon Lake, retiring after 35 years. He also volunteered with the Amherst Fire Department for more than 20 years. Never one to sit still, he later cut grass at Forest Hills Golf Course for the Lorain County Metro Parks. He and his wife, Karen, spent winters in Webster, Florida, where they volunteered by cleaning St. Lawrence Church and helping at a local restaurant.
Bob belonged to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst, the Amherst Noon Day Golf League, and Stonington Masonic Lodge No. 503 in Amherst, where he was a 32nd-degree Mason.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Carolyn L. “Karen” Horvath (nee Vanca); daughters: Lisa Welch (Rob), Lorie Hannah (Brian Rosenkranz) and Linda Dobiecki (Ken); grandchildren: Brandon Welch, Natalie Welch, Ryan Hannah, Brittany Ruedisueli and Seth Waites (Mariah) and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Genevieve Horvath (nee Gawlick) and brothers Wayne Horvath, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War, and James Horvath.
A private family service will be held.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain.
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvnashimohromada.com.