Elaine C. Horney, 77, of Annville, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at Lebanon Valley Nursing Home. She was the wife of John M. Horney, Jr.

Born in Lebanon, PA on December 20, 1948, Elaine was a daughter of the late George and Joyce (Deaven) Lerch.

Elaine graduated from Northern Lebanon High School in the class of 1966 and marched in the Macy's Christmas parade in the Northern Lebanon Viking Band. She was a homemaker, childcare provider, and worked for several years as a secretary at Lebanon Country Club. Elaine was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the parish's Council of Catholic Women. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, bird watching and sharing her love of music and baking with her granddaughter. Elaine especially valued going for walks with her husband around Memorial Lake and near her childhood farm by Ft. Indiantown Gap.

In addition to her husband, Elaine is survived by son Robert Horney (Susan); daughter Laura Miller; granddaughter Bethany; and brothers Dennis Lerch (Jeannie); Howard Lerch (Beth); and sister Marilyn Longenecker; as well as several nieces and nephews. Elaine was preceded in death by son John Michael Horney.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 23, 2026 at St. Mary's Church, 2 N 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17046. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held prior to Mass from 10-11 at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Elaine 's name may be made to St. Mary's Council of Catholic Women at the above address. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. The family welcomes your memories and messages in our online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com