William “Bud” Hornbaker

William “Bud” Hornbaker, 75, of Wilson Borough, Pa., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Manor Care, Palmer Twp., PA.

Born on December 24, 1945 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Samuel Bud and Kathleen McDermott Hornbaker.

He started his working career at The Phillipsburg School District in the maintenance dept., and then became Owner of Royal Cleaning Services, of Wilson Borough. He then became a Fed Ex Contractor, and lastly worked for Star Pontiac in the service dept.  Bill was a 50 year Volunteer with the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad, Past President of the Firthtown Youth Organization, Suburban Emergency Squad and was a member of the Wilson Lions Club.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a brother, Francis Hornbaker, along with his granddaughter, Gabrianna Hornbaker.

He is survived by his loving companion, Shirley Gehman of 17 years, his beloved children; William J. Hornbaker and his wife Tish, of Bethlehem, Pa., Timothy M. Hornbaker  of Bethlehem, Pa., Stephanie J. Hornbaker  of Harrisburg, Pa., and Christopher D. Hornbaker of Harrisburg, Pa., his step-children; Shondra Savercool of Bethlehem Twp., Pa., Tracy Kleintop of Easton, Pa., and Bobbie Alestas of Palmer Twp., Pa., along with his sister, Kathy Roerty of Maryland. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren; Lauren, Brady, Caitlin, Joshua, Abby, Bryn, Max, Ryan, Lydia, Kane and Quinn, along with his step-grandchildren; Michael, Madison, Franklin, Macada, Penelope, Hannah and Niko.

Calling hours will be held from 10AM to 12 Noon on Monday, April 5, 2021 at The Finegan Funeral Home, 4080 William Penn Highway, Palmer Twp., Pa., followed by a service at 12 noon. Interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Bill may be made to the Autism Society Lehigh Valley, P.O. Box 3523, Allentown, Pa. 18106.