Ethel Lydia Tressler Horner, 89, of rural Port Matilda, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the Hearthside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in State College.
She was born June 21, 1919, in Benner Township, Centre County, a daughter of the late David L. and Myra A. Johnstonbaugh Tressler.
She married Russell F. Horner on June 26, 1937, who preceded her in death April 7, 1993.
In addition to being a homemaker, Mrs. Horner worked as a cake decorator at the former Colonial Pastry Shop in State College for nearly thirty years. She later worked at Campus and Balfurd Cleaners both in State College.
Mrs. Horner was a charter member of Bethel Church of the Nazarene, State College. She especially enjoyed family gatherings, crocheting and knitting.
Nine children survive her, Kathaleen Walker of Pennsylvania Furnace, Ronald Horner of Shingletown, Comly Horner of Watkins Glenn, NY, Ruby Simco of Pennsylvania Furnace, Virginia Hollen of Tyrone, Stanley Horner of Hagerstown, MD, Karen Way of Port Matilda, Sherry Waltz of Shingletown, and Penny Harpster of Pennsylvania Furnace; twenty-two grandchildren; forty-nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Keller of Hershey; three step sisters, Louise, Pauline, and Gloria; and one step brother Leonard Tressler.
Friends will be received from 6 - 8 p. m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 3601 S. Atherton St. State College, PA. The funeral will be at 10:00 a. m. Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 3601 S. Atherton St., State College, PA. Burial will follow in Meyer Cemetery, Buffalo Run Road, Benner Township, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 3601 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.