04/28/2026
Maurice H. Horn, Jr., age 90, was born on May 1, 1935, in Mount Holly, New Jersey, and lived a full and meaningful life. While serving in the military, he raised his family in Jacksonville, Florida, before later returning to his hometown of Mount Holly, New Jersey. He passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at Masonic Village in Burlington Township, New Jersey.
Maurice proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years as a Torpedoman and Ordnance Mechanic. Following his honorable service, he continued his career with Doubleday Book Publishing and later with Tyco in Moorestown, New Jersey.
He was a devoted member of American Legion Post 194 in Florence, New Jersey. Maurice found great joy in listening to bluegrass music, attending festivals, playing instruments such as the guitar and washtub bass, and spending time gardening. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family and friends.
He was the beloved son of the late Maurice H. Horn, Sr. and Margaret (Gauntt) Horn. He was predeceased by Marguerite C. Horn, the mother of his five daughters; his sister, Jemina M. Grant Faux; his brother, John Henry “Jack” Horn; and his sons-in-law, Richard Brown, Mike Burke, and Randy Broskey.
Maurice is survived by his loving companion of 42 years, Judy Schwartz; his brother, Robert (Connie) Horn; his sister, Margaret (George) Swales; his five daughters, Wendy Brown, Cynthia Burke, Evelyn (Bill) Kerr, Deborah Broskey, and Donna (Keith) Karolewicz; his ten grandchildren, Richard (Claudia) Brown, Susan (Thomas) Sceifers, Richard (Carly) Vogt, Steven (Stephanie) Vogt, James (Caroline) Vogt, Bill (Lindsay) Kerr, Jr., Michael (Mallory) Kerr, Lisa (Dan) McGuire, Brian (Lauren) Kerr, and Kevin Karolewicz; as well as 20 great-grandchildren and extended family.
Family and friends are invited to honor and celebrate Maurice’s life, as well as what would have been his 91st birthday, on Friday, May 1, 2026. A viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union Street, Burlington, New Jersey. A service will follow at 12:00 p.m., with burial and military honors at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Maurice was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. He will remain forever in our hearts. Until we meet again, God bless.