Billy Horne

Charles W. "Billy" Horne 77  of Scenery Hill died Monday January 25, 2021 in the Washington Healthsystem.  He was born August 9, 1943 in Washington, son of the late Kathryn McElfresh and Byron Horne.  He had very little formal schooling, however he knew his numbers and could write his name.  He delivered newspapers for the Observer-Reporter for 33 years until his retirement in April 1999.  He was a member of Scenery Hill United Methodist Church for 59 years.  His church pins were his pride and joy.  He was a 5 year member of Scenery Hill Lions Club where he served as a Director and Broom Chair.  Billy was a member of Chestnut Ridge Grange.  He collected pop cans to recycle and saved tabs to donate to Bentleyville Campmeeting, which he attended faithfully  for many years.  He also cracked and sold walnuts and cut out coupons for soldiers.  He won many ribbons at the fair for his flowers. He is survived by two sisters Karen Wright of Okeechobee, Florida, Laverne Cowger of Okeechobee, Florida, cousins Grace Mitchell of Washington, Ralph Horne of Washington, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews as well as his faithful caretakers Jack and Vivian Bauer, and Megin Harrington, all of Scenery Hill.  Friends will be received Thursday January 28, 2021 from 10:00-11:00a.m. the time of memorial services with Rev. Paul Peternel officiating  in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301. Memorial donations may be made to Scenery Hill United Methodist Church c/o Tammie Kirk 125 Suzy Lane Daisytown, PA 15427 or Bentleyville Holiness Campmeeting c/o Paula Nevala 556 California Drive Coal Center, PA 15423  An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com