Edward Dean HORN

Belmont, NY – Edward Dean HORN, 78, of 5128 State Route 244, died December 29, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by love. Ed was born May 19, 1946, in Wellsville, the son of the late Seymour and Belva Blanche (Burdge) Horn. On May 31, 2013, in Belmont, he married the former Susan E. Murray, who survives.

Ed was a 1965 graduate of Wellsville High School. Following high school, he was employed at Dresser for one year. He then joined the U.S. Army serving from 1966 to 1968, attaining the rank of SP4 and served a tour of duty in Germany. Upon his return, Ed was employed by Dresser Rand for 41 years until his retirement in 2006.

He was a member of the American Legion for 36 years, a Life Member of the Frank B. Church Post No. 2530 Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as the Moore Lodge No. 1580 of the International Association of Machinist. He enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, and a cold Miller High Life. Most of all, he was a kind and caring man who truly loved his family and many friends. 

In addition to his wife, Susan, Ed is survived by two daughters, Sherry (Don) Horan of Wellsville, and Tracy (Brad) White of Anderson, SC, a stepson Thomas (Jessica) Dayton of Lakewood, NY, five grandchildren: Brittney Horan, Brianna Horan, Alexis (Ryan) Padden, Jada White, Brooke Angelo; and a great grandson Nolan Padden. Ed was predeceased in addition to his parents by a son, Scott E. Horn, his wife, Charlotte “Penny” Horn and his sister, Marilyn Foster.

A private graveside service with full military honors is being planned for a later date. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County or the Amity Rescue Squad. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .