John H. Horne

John H. Horne, 88, of Washington, died on Friday, December 7, 2018, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care.   He was born on February 12, 1930, in Washington, a son of the late George Earl and Madge Bedillion Horne.   Mr. Horne attended Chartiers High School, and was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church.   John worked as an operator and mechanic for Richard Construction and H.J. Schneider Construction Companies.   He was a lifetime member of the Operating Engineers Local Union 66.   A person who was handy around the house, he loved fixing and modifying things, and enjoyed reading and doing puzzles.   On August 2, 1952, he married Margaret Davis, who died on May 23, 2015.   Surviving are a son, John (Melanie) Horne, of Athens, OH; and a sister, Joyce Lynn Horne, of Washington.   Deceased is a brother, George E. Horne.   A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., the time of a Memorial Service, in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes., Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, with Rev. Myles Bradley officiating.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.