John A. Hornock

John A. Hornock, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant, PA.

The son of George J. and Anna (Balik) Hornock, he was born August 28, 1936 in Salem Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.

John was of the Catholic faith.

He graduated from Greensburg Salem High School in 1954 and was owner and president of HMS Industries, Inc., Blairsville.

John always spent time at his business, as it was the most important part of his life for 44 years.  He also loved to go hunting out west.

Surviving are his wife, Peggy Anne (Novak) Aikins Hornock whom he married April 8, 1978, stepson, Barry Aikins (Mary) of Blairsville; three step-grandchildren, Shawn Aikins, Samantha Aikins and Brooke Aikins, two step-great-grandchildren, Brian Aikins and Weston King, a brother, James P. Hornock of Windermere, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a stepson, Brian Aikins, three brothers, Michael Hornock, George Hornock and Steve Hornock and two sisters, Anna Suman and Mary Pacienza.

As per John’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service.