Maria L. Horton, age 78, of Donora, PA, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Twp., PA.

She was born in New Eagle on February 14, 1943, the daughter of the late Amador and Anita (Medina) Fernandez.

Maria was a graduate of Donora High School Class of 1960. She courageously fought many health battles including Rheumatoid Arthritis without ever showing how much pain she was in. Despite her struggles, she always put others needs before her own. Her family was her whole world.

She leaves behind her loving soul mate of 57 years, her husband, Clyde L. Horton. Also left to cherish her memory is her beloved son Clyde II and his wife Margaret, who was the daughter she never had. Her pride and joy were her two grandsons; Camren and Caden Horton. She enjoyed watching them play multiple sports over the years along with celebrating every holiday, birthday, and milestone of their lives. She took the title of being their loving Buela as a badge of honor from her mother. She is also survived by a brother Ricardo (Kathleen) Fernandez of VA; a sister in law Alice (Horton) Kosh, a host of nieces and nephews; and her fur babies, Zeke and Zeus. She also leaves behind many special family and friends who were always there for her in her time of need. She really appreciated and loved those special helpers.

Maria loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals and baking treats for her family. She was an avid needlepointer and reader. She was also a very active member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Donora, PA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 11:00 AM with Fr. Robert Hanna officiating.

Interment will be at Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, PA

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that Memorial Contributions be made in Maria's name to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, Help Fight RA, 8815 Conroy Windermere Rd. Suite 309, Orlando, FL 32835 or online at www.helpfightra.org/donations/

To be socially responsible during this time of the increase in Covid-19 cases do to the new variants, we will continue to require guests to obey social distancing guidelines and personal protection guidelines which include masks within the funeral home. Thank you.