All Obituaries

Kenneth Roy Bowser, 62, of Homer City, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was a son of Kenneth James Bowser and Helen Jane (Troup) Brumbaugh, and was born Oct. 17, 1958, in Kittanning. He was employed by Femco Machine and Star Manufacturing. Kenneth was a former member of the American Legion Post No. 493, Graceton-Coral Sportsman Club and Club Savoy in Homer City. He was a dedicated family man and...

Rose Mary Benamati, 86, Homer City died April 29, 2021 at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home.  She was the daughter of the late Tranquillo and Maria Menegatti and was born June 21, 1934 in Yankeetown. Rose was a member  of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, a secretary for twenty years at Homer Center School District, and a bank teller at Homer City State Bank. Rose was happily married to Thomas for 46 years and lived in the Homer City area all her life. She was a member of the...

Judith R. Maschak, 59, passed away on April 29, 2021, after a courageous eight and a half year battle with cancer.  Judy was born on December 18, 1961 in Honesdale, PA, to William and Mary Theobald and was one of six children.  On October 29, 1983, she married her husband, Marty and began their life together in Homer City, Pennsylvania where she resided for the remainder of her years. Throughout her life in Homer City, she raised two daughters, Samantha and...

Marcella Rose Horchar, 82, Coral died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Encompass Health Rehab, Harmarville, PA.  She was the daughter of John J. and Mary S. Gnibus and was born June 23, 1938 in Indiana, PA. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and was employed as a Medical Records Transcriptionist at the Indiana Hospital Marcella was happily married to Edward for 62 years. She was a charter member of the Red Barn Sportsmen's ladies auxiliary and enjoyed traveling with...

Anna Catherine (Sager) Snyder, 93, of Brush Valley, passed away peacefully with family on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021. Anna, also known affectionately as Mom, Grandma, Gram, and "Beka", always lit up a room with her radiant smile and would never let a belly go hungry or a palate thirsty. She loved entertaining family and cherished every moment spent with them. She loved with every beat of her heart and ounce of her soul, offering companionship and support to any and all in her...

Shirley "Kelly' "Ann (ELLIOTT) Franco, 82, of Coral, PA passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 passed away on at her home. She was born January 16, 1939 in Indiana, PA. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Elliott and Mary (Grove) Elliott. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Kim (Kelly) Strazzere, Johnstown, PA; her son, Thomas Zona, Providence, RI; her daughter, Maria Franco, Coral, PA and her daughter, Tina Franco, Depew, NY; her grandchildren, Rebecca, Angel, Christy and...

Joan Marie Palmer, 82, Apollo, PA died April 25, 2021 at St. Andrews Village.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Yanci and was born July 10, 1938 in Indiana, PA. Joan was a member of St. James Parish and was retired as a high school custodian.  She enjoyed playing bingo, loved conversation and enjoyed other peoples company.  She is survived by her children, Allen Palmer, Carneys Point, NJ; Greg and Beth (Dilick) Palmer, Avonmore, PA; and Doug...

Barbara Grace Thompson, 61, of Homer City, died Friday, April 16, 2021, at her home.  She was born April 9, 1960   Barbara was a member of Homer City United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife and mother and an avid Steelers fan. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Yanoschick; son Timothy Dobranski, of El Cajon, Calif.; daughter Taya Yanoschick; stepdaughters Terra Yanoschick and Ann Vance and husband, Brad; mother Jane Danko; sisters...

Frances A. Balls, 91 of Homer City, died April 3, 2021.  She was born February 10, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Andy and Ann (Petosky) Voyten. Frances was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church, Homer City. Frances always had a great love for music.  When she was younger, you could hear her singing on the radio, in the church choir, and at weddings. Frances always enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s school activities.  Her hobbies...

James Max Carruthers, 82, Homer City, Pennsylvania died April 3, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana.  He was the son of the late Max R. and Martha K. Carruthers and was born in Mount Union, Pennsylvania.   James was a member of the Homer City United Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Clerk of Session, and Chairman of the Pulpit Committee. He was well known for his Ham and Bean soup at the Lenten Luncheons. He was employed by FMC Corporation where...