William "Wee" Horwatt of Canonsburg died unexpectedly June 6, 2009 in Canonsburg General Hospital.
He was born in Canonsburg a son of the late Peter and Eva Schemegda Horwatt.
Mr. Howatt was a design draftsman for McGraw Edison and served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed hunting with his friend Frank Kramer, golfing, watching NASCAR races. He was an avid Steeler and Penguin fan.
Surviving are his wife Emma Jean Oliverio, loving sister-in-law and caregiver Debby Oliverio. Sisters Mary Horwatt, Anna Tornabene, Helen Mae Horwatt all of Canonsburg and Elizabeth Pensak of Cincinnati, Ohio, a brother Harry Horwatt of Canonsburg. Marty, Matt, Mark and Marie and grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
There will be no public visitation and services. Interment will be private in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to, "Father Solanus Casey" Center, 1780 Mt. Elliot Street, Detroit, Michigan 48207
Arrangements are being handled by Salandra Funeral Service, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317