James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | July 22, 2023
Leslie Nelson Horwat, 60, of New Kensington, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at UPMC St. Margaret Memorial Hospital. She was born September 13, 1962 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Stanley and Betty (Morgan) Nelson. Leslie was a program analyst for the Veterans Administration and a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of '81. She was a member of several jeep clubs and enjoyed riding around in her jeep and spending time with her grandchildren and dogs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Horwat and brother, Lance Nelson. She is survived by her son, Ryan (Nicole) Gallagher; daughters, Ashley Horwat (Justin), Jessica Hultz (Brandan) and Chelsea Thomas (Dondi); grandchildren, Vada, Madison, Alyssa and Theo. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to cover funeral expenses. Please see funeral home website. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Originally published July 22, 2023.
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