John P. Horvath Sr.

John Paul Horvath Sr., 85, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2015. He was born in Bethlehem on May 21, 1929; the last surviving child of the late Theresa (Windish) and Frank Horvath. He was the loving husband of Irene E. (Stofanak); they were married 60 years.

He owned and operated Bethlehem's oldest hardware store, Laufer's Hardware, for over 30 years. John was a member of the Bethlehem Boys Club and of their Alumni; he also served on their Board of Directors. He was a member of the Bethlehem Boating Club and a parishioner of the Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. He was also active in many other community organizations throughout his lifetime.

He is survived by his loving wife, Irene; children, Nancy Coulter and husband Paul of California, Diane Horvath, former wife of Michael Strain, of Bethlehem, Mary Ann Baunach and husband Greg of Allentown, and John Paul Horvath Jr. of Bethlehem; two granddaughters and three grandsons. He was predeceased by nine siblings.

Viewing hours will be held in the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, on Friday, March 6th from 6 to 8 p.m., and again on Saturday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. An 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Rd., Bethlehem, 18018. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Johns name to the church or the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, 1430 Fritz Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Viewing
Friday, March 6, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Viewing
Saturday, March 7, 2015
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, March 7, 2015
11:00 AM
Notre Dame Catholic Church
1861 Catasauqua Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531