Wanda L. Horvath

Wanda Louise (Blake) Horvath, 90, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, November 5th, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Wanda was born May 2, 1933, in Jefferson County to the late Madge (Waller) and Frank Blake. She grew up in Adena, OH and attended Adena High School where she met the love of her life, Frank Horvath. They moved to Massillon in 1953. The two were married August 11, 1951, and later had 3 sons, Terry, Bruce, and Mark.

Wanda was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who was known for her love of entertaining people. Sitting around the dining room table playing cards surrounded by family and friends was one of the things she cherished most. When not playing cards, she was often found at the family cabin. She loved gardening and was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. She even snagged herself a record Ohio Big Buck.

Wanda was an active member of the East Greenville United Methodist Church, always volunteering for the annual garage sale and numerous other church activities.

Wanda is survived by her son Bruce (Julie) Horvath; her daughter in law Vicki Horvath, grandson Chase (Carrie) Horvath; granddaughter Dyani (Jason) Stengel; grandson Flint (Heather) Horvath ; grandson Brent Horvath; great- grandchildren Blaine, Braxdon, Bella, Pierson, Piper, Saige, Lilly, Sophia, Nova, Finn; great-great granddaughter Mila; brothers Frank, Rick, and Louie Blake; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Frank to whom she was married to for 56 years, her sons Terry and Mark, two sisters Norma Schubert and Dorothy Rauschenberg, and brother Jack Blake.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 9th from 5-7 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Brookfield Cemetery.