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Bruce E. Horam

Bruce E. Horam, 81, a resident of The Lutheran Home at Kane, formerly of 524 1/2 Tionesta Avenue, Kane, died Saturday afternoon, November 1, 2014 at the Kane Community Hospital.

Born February 10, 1933 in Mt. Jewett, he was the son of Harry and Elizabeth Horam Horam. On July 16, 1955 in Greenwood, he married Eva Moore, who died in 2010.

Mr. Horam served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, from which he received the Purple Heart.

He had worked at the Tannery in Wilcox, then at Kane Handle, and later at Erie Industrial Clark — Erie as a forklift mechanic.

Bruce belonged to the First Church of God in Kane, and was also a member the Kane Vol. Fire Department for many years.

Surviving are a daughter, Loretta Hayes of Kane; two brothers, John Ginkel of Mt. Jewett and James Ginkel of Warren; a granddaughter, Heather Smith of Kane; two great grandchildren, Alia and Cole Smith; plus several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death, besides his wife and parents, by four brothers and three sisters.

Friends may call at the First Church of God on Saturday from 2:00 until 3:00, at which time a memorial service will be held there with the rev. Chad Troup, pastor, and the rev. David Pflieger, Chaplain of The Lutheran Home at Kane, co-officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God, P.O. Box 547; The Lutheran Home at Kane, 100 High Point Drive; or to the Staff Sgt. Ken VanGiesen Memorial Fallen Soldier Tribute Foundation, Inc., c/o Amy Gullifer, 35 Old Mill Road, all in Kane, PA 16735.

To send online condolences, visit www.ronaldmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.

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