Charles E Hornberger, age 90, formerly of Barry Twp, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - E Norwegian, Pottsville.

He was born on Sunday, January 28, 1934, in Hegins, a son of the late George Hornberger and the late Cora (Smith) Hornberger.

Charlie was a 1952 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.

He was a coal miner, worked in construction, and ended his career as a trade instructor at the Frackville State Prison .

He was a member of Calvary Chapel, Valley View.

Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and camping..

His wife, Sarah J (Lesher) Hornberger passed away in 2020. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Aaron and Emily Hornberger, two brothers, Albert Hornberger and Larry Hornberger, and two sisters, Elma Scheib and Charlotte Talbot.

He is survived by a son, Gary Hornberger and his wife Kathy of Hegins; two daughters, Donna Hornberger of Barry Twp and Linda Wagner and her husband Daniel of Hegins; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Hornberger of Newport; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Jonathan Hikes officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in St. John's "Kimmel's" Cemetery, Barry Twp.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .