Dorothy Horbach

Dorothy L. Horbach Dorothy L. Horbach, 82, of Ashland passed away Tuesday morning at home. She was born on May 16, 1940 in Ashland and was the daughter of the late Ruth (Smith) and William Wetzel. Dorothy was a lifelong member of Bethany EC Church, Ashland. She held many roles in the church over the years. These included, church secretary, lay delegate and steward. Dorothy was a graduate of Ashland High School Class of 1958. She was the wife of the late Harold R. Horbach who passed away in 2015. Over the years she worked for Bell Telephone, Ashland State Hospital, Payne’s Flowers and Gay Store. Dorothy was also a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a huge NY Yankees fan. Dorothy also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, puzzles and traveling. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by an infant brother. Dorothy is survived by; daughter Jan Schreffler (Robert), Ashland; son Robert Horbach, Ashland; sister Janice Kostrzewski, Sarasota FL; sister Ruthanne Himmelwright, Southwest Ranches FL; sister Karen Snyder (David Jr.), Gordon; 3 granddaughters Jessica Kowalchick (Jared), Jersey Shore; Skylar Horbach, Ashland; Sophie Horbach, Ashland; 2 great granddaughters Jemma and Jocelyn Kowalchick; aunt Betty Sherman, Cincinnati OH; many nieces and nephews. A service will be held on Friday August 5th at 11:00 AM in the Bethany EC Church, Ashland. A viewing for family will and friends will be held in the church Friday morning from 9-11:00 AM. Burial will follow services at Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dorothy’s memory to Bethany EC Church Memorial Fund, 15 N 13th St, Ashland PA 17921. For more information or to extend online condolences visit www.kullfuneral.com . Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.