John B. Horning, 70, of Washington Boro died peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care. He was the loving husband of Jane Myer Horning. They celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on August 11, 2025.
John was born in Lancaster, son of the late G. Sylvan and Anna Metzler Horning. He grew up in the Brownstown area and was part of a large loving family, for which he was always grateful. John attended Conestoga Valley High School, worked several years in the mason trade, and graduated from Millersville State College in 1983. He had the privilege of being an educator for 31 years. John began his teaching career at Lititz Area Mennonite School and then taught for 27 years at Wharton Elementary in the School District of Lancaster. After retiring, he worked at Kynynmont Farm and EM Herr Hardware Store.
John's Christian faith was the foundation of his life. He was a member of Wheatland Presbyterian Church, where he attended and served faithfully.
John enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, biking, horses, writing, and especially spending time with his family and grandchildren. His calm, patient, steadfast presence will be greatly missed.
Along with his wife, Jane, he is survived by three children: Michael (Ronita) Horning, Johanna (Chris) Rich and Peter Horning. Six grandchildren: Piper, Leo and Anderson Horning, Blake, Carter, and Colin Rich. Nine siblings: David (Barbara) Horning, Donald (Joyce) Horning, Anna Mary Allgyer, Rhoda (Gene) Denlinger, James (Jean) Horning, Jay (Tammy) Horning, Reuben (Gail) Horning, Rachel (Jerry) Long, and Jennie (Avery) Copenhaver. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law: Emanuel Allgyer.
John's family would like to thank all of the medical and support staff who were a caring part of his health journey.
The Memorial Service will be held at Wheatland Presbyterian Church, 1125 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. There will be visitation with family from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. as well as following the service. A private interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Creswell Cemetery, Conestoga. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.