Birth date: Aug 17, 1949 Death date: Mar 15, 2017
Russ “Rusty” Horwath, 67, passed away March 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Linda (nee DeNoto). Proud father of Christine Horwath (Don Kopp) and Jessica Crow (Jason). Devoted grandfather “Papi” of Caitlyn Russell Crow and Dillon Edwa Read Obituary
Me and rusty had been apart for alot of years. but when aunt betty come home Rusty came to my work and brought linda and aunt betty to see me It was like no time had past we laugh we talked aboutt the good o)d days loved ones we lost. just a great time He always made me feel loved no time. ever passed I Love You I will always miss u oxox Give everyone hugs
Oh my dear Rusty,
You knew me before I was even born, our parents were the greatest, briging the Horwaths and Chech's together. How I loved your whole family my entire life. You always made me feel welcome no matter what the situation was. I'll never forget that great big smile and the wonderful hugs you always had for me. May you Rest in peace, along side all our loved ones that have passed before you.
With the greatest sadness, till we meet again <3
Debbie
I have known Russ my whole life. My fondest memories go back to when we were growing up. Probably 4or5 is my first memories playing catch. Being 7 years younger he tried to tune me up fast to get to his level. This served me in sports my whole life but I never reached his level in baseball. Russ was always as funny as everyone knew him to be. Charismatic, out going, friendly, I can go on and on. What really sticks in my mind is his firsts. His first car, this guy really loved cars,first job, first 100.00 pair of shoes, everybody knows that story.That guy could sure tell stories. His first girl friend and then soon he met Linda. Freddie he called her, so we all did. Them two were like pees in a pod,always, so happy, it was infectious. Freddie brought a certain love to the whole family and when Freddie was around we all shined. When Russ was 17 we all took a trip to Erie Pa. He drug his life long batboy on the field with him and spent 3 days trying out for the Pittsburg Pirates. At the end of the try out two player stood on pitchers mound, their fathers, the main scout from the Pirates, and me. We got a verble offer that day to play for the pirates. He played the sax and was good, great. Lots of practice for a long time, years and I was there by his side. High school graduation, collage, enter the work force and do well. He and his high school sweet heart got married and had their family. Many years later we totally drifted apart, and it was tough. Families were affected and we were both sad about that. Actually ashamed, we tried quite a few times to talk it out, but didn't make it happen. I never stopped missing what we had. I saw for years how happy he was with his kids and grandkids and Linda, thats what mattered. Russell Edward Horwath is a special person to many people, always been that way. I love you brother, you were my hero. And although your body is broke beyond repair, your spirit and energy goes on and is part of me. So tie up your spikes and get out to center field and chase down them fly balls and never forget, when it came to bowling, you couldnt carry my....thanks for the lessons and all you tought me. I will be lookin for ya
Tom
I will always fondly remember Rusty teasing Linda about seeing her "Raúl" whenever we would travel to Spain with students. Linda and Rusty's relationship and love is one to which all should hope to aspire. Your "devilish" charm will be greatly missed!
--Alexandra
