All Obituaries

George D. Sager, 93, Homer City died January 15, 2020 at Beacon Ridge. He was the son of the late George and Margaret (Tunstall) Sager and was born May 20, 1926 in Patton, PA. George was a Veteran of the US Navy and a member of the Indiana VFW Post #1989. He graduated from Vale Tech and was employed as a machinist with Beckwith Machinery, Indiana. George is survived by his wife Mary K. (Bash) Sager, his son, George F. Sager, Homer City and his sister, Ann Snyder, Brush Valley. In addition...

Paul Esachina, 90, Blairsville died January 15, 2020 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.  He was the son of the late Paul and Anna (Chukin) Esachina and was born February 9, 1929 in Grafton, PA He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, the Indiana VFW Post #1989 and was an Army Veteran having served in the Korean War.  Paul was retired from FMC where he worked as a sales engineer.  Paul is survived by his son, Paul and wife Ann (Drahnak) Esachina,...

Thelma A. (Phillips) Hatherill, age 96, of Homer City, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Gulf Breeze, Florida.  She was born in Homer City, PA on March 22, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Susan (Colvin) Phillips. She was a graduate of Indiana Hospital School of Nursing class of 1945 and a member of the United States Nurse Cadet Corps, serving at Oliver General Hospital, Augusta, GA during WWII.  She completed post graduate training in Philadelphia...

Rosalie Ann Leydic, 63, of Homer City, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 4, 2020, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Rosalie was the daughter of the late Bert and Elizabeth Boniniand was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on January 15, 1956.  Rosalie enjoyed shopping, decorating her home, and spending time with her grandchildren and “TT” girls.  She is survived...

John Rellick Jr., 86, Aultman died January 4, 2020 at his late residence.  He was the son of the late John and Mary (Zawiski) Rellick and was born November 28, 1933 in Aultman. John enjoyed fishing and hunting and was retired from AmeriGas Corporation, Indiana He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Ann (Hetrick); one son John W. Rellick, Blairsville and three grandchildren, John, Craig and Kristy Rellick.  He is also survived by three brothers, Joe Rellick, Blairsville, George...

Joseph Travis, 79, Luciusboro died January 3, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian.  He was the son of the late John and Louise (Prosser) Risko and was born July 19, 1940 in Central City, PA. Joseph enjoyed building bikes, riding Harleys and working on his cars.  He also loved to play his guitar and sing. He was a retired machinist.  Joseph is survived by his wife , Ruby Travis; four children, Shirl (James) Quick, Blairsville; Debra (Wayne) Fulton, Florida; Steven (Kelli) Travis, Penn...

William Reinard, 78, Homer City died December 18, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, PA.  He was the son of the late Burton and Helen (Johnston) Reinard and was born March 8, 1941 in Homer City.  William attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Homer City, and enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family.  He was employed by FMC before becoming a Vet Tech with the Frazer Veterinary Group for over 40 years.  He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean...

Florence Helen “Dolly” Burnheimer, 84, of Coy died on December 17, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was the daughter of the late Valentino and Louise (Carcelli) Andrie and was born October 12, 1935 in Coy, PA.  Dolly was a member of the Homer City Church of the Nazarene where she was very active with her church ministries.  She was also an accomplished pianist and played for her church for many years.  Dolly was a volunteer...

Richard "Dick" James Farabaugh, 76, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, surrounded by his family.  He was a man with a deep love of family, friends, faith and helping others.  He was born July 12, 1943, to Gertrude and Bernard Farabaugh, of Carrolltown. He was married for 54 years to his loving wife, Virginia "Jenny" (Biller) Farabaugh, and will be remembered as a  wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his son David...

Mary Magdalene Gnibus, 99, Coral died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at The Communities of Indian Haven.  She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Lenart) Gnibus and was born January 24, 1920 in Coral, PA. Mary is a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and the First Catholic Ladies Slovak Union Branch #319. For eight years Mrs. Gnibus worked in a jewelry store in Baltimore, MD then was employed by the Social Security Department for over 40 years.  She is the last...