Obituaries

Emily C. Horvat

EMILY C. HORVAT, 94, of Weirton, WV passed away at the Weirton Geriatric Center on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born in Steubenville, OH., one of four children to Amedio and Christina Carmelengo Mininni. A Roman Catholic by faith, and a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Emily was a journalist for the Weirton Daily Times for over thirty-three years. In addition to her parents, Emily was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Horvat who passed away on May 26, 2010, her son Michael James Horvat, her brother Nick Mininni, and sisters, Phyllis Della, and Stella Firman. Remembering her with love and admiration are her daughter Michele (Dennis) McAbee of Weirton and son, David Horvat of Port Charlotte, FL. Respecting Emily’s wish, her request for cremation has been honored. There are no services planned at this time. Her inurnment took place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens at the convenience of her family. Emily was in the care of the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton.