Canadice, NY: Robert W. Horning, 84, of Canadice, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Episcopal Church Home in Rochester, NY, following a courageous battle with Dementia. Robert (Bob) was born on May 22,1940 to the late Harry and Helen Horning. Predeceased by his brother, Richard Horning. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Diane (DeMoors) Horning; his children, Laurie (Pat) Kuter, Patricia Horning, and Michael (Megan) Horning, his brother, Thomas “Butch” Horning, grandchildren; John, Melissa, Brandon, Gabrielle, Marcella, Landon, and Devin, and his great-grandchildren; Kennedy, Alexander, Delyla, and Theodore Robert, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Bob was born and raised in Utica, NY, where he lived for 25 years and moved to Rochester, NY in 1965. In 1985, Bob and his family moved out to Canadice, NY, fulfilling Bob and Diane’s dream to settle into a countryside setting. Nestling in the Finger Lakes Region became Bob’s sanctuary and the location where he wholeheartedly embraced and cherished. Bob worked at Rochester Telephone, currently known as Frontier Communications, where he was employed for 40 years and retired from Frontier in 2006. Bob proudly held numerous titles, including, Lineman, I/R Technician, CES, Special Services Comm Technician, and Carrier Technician. Bob acquired many friendships, which he treasured throughout his career at Frontier, and had the pleasure of working with his son, Michael, for 9 years. Bob possessed a dedicated, hard-work ethic and was extremely skilled in working with his hands. Bob loved spending quality time with his children and grandchildren, vacationing with family at Brantingham Lake, gardening, and cooking and canning with his wife and caring for his dogs. Bob held a very special place in his heart for dogs. Throughout Bob’s life, he adopted numerous dogs, developing an affection for the Great Pyrenees breed. Bob truly enjoyed the outdoors, picking berries, walks with his dogs, and maintaining his home out in the countryside.
Friends and family are invited from 5-7 on Thursday August 1, 2024, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, NY. A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 8961 Main Street in Honeoye, NY 14471 and Interment will take place privately. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, PO Box 725, Honeoye, NY 14471. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Aunt Diane and family, We are so sorry for your loss. I have such fun childhood memories spending time with all of you. Uncle Bob will be missed. He always had a story to tell and a great deal to find. Thinking of you all. Love, Dana, Tom, Lindsay, Alyssa and Vince
Diane, and all the family.
So very sorry about Bob’s passing. He will be truly missed, but these past years have been so difficult for Bob and all of you. At least he is now free of those terrible bonds.
I remember some great times with him at our family gatherings. Always a smile on his face! Loved his choice of cars and trucks. God’s peace and blessings Bob..+
Mike and family. Bob was a great guy to work with. Always looking for that next garage sale or whatever may be found just around the corner. Sorry for your loss.