All Obituaries

LaRue Elizabeth (Morris) Terlion, 82, of Graceton (formerly of Heilwood), died March 2, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana. She was born April 21, 1938, in Alverda. LaRue was the daughter of Mertin and Madeline (McNulty) Morris. LaRue was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, the Coral-Graceton Volunteer Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary, and the Homer City Senior Center. She filled her days with quilting, gardening, baking, and cooking. Her best...

William Bencic, 88, of Homer City died February 24, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village.  He was the son of the late Nicholas Sr. and Marie (Marobic) Bencic and was born July 12, 1932 in Homer City.   William was a member of the Homer City American Legion Post #493 and the Red Barn Sportsman Club.  He was an Army Veteran having served in the Korean War and was employed at Westinghouse for over 39 years.   William is survived by four children, Carol Jackson and...

Bernice E. (Shermenti) Bavone, 82, Homer City died February 21, 2021 at Beacon Ridge.  She was the daughter of late Andrew and Mildred (Zoldak) Shermenti and was born October 24, 1938 in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania.   Bernice was a Foot Reflexologist who started her business in 1978.  She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and a member of the Altar Rosary Society.  Bernice was a volunteer at the Homer City Food Bank and a graduate of Saltsburg High...

Michael Shawn Martin, 56, of Clifton Springs, New York died unexpectedly at his house in Mars Hill, Maine on February 20, 2021. Mike was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania and graduated from Homer Center High School in 1982.  He married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Martin (nee Butler) in 1989.  He was born under a wandering star and his journey took him from PA, through OH, SD, ME, VA, MA to NY.  He had a lifelong love of learning, attending IUP, Penn State, Edinboro...

Kenneth W. Brode, 98, Indiana died February 3, 2021 at his residence.  He was born August 14, 1922 in Ravenna, Ohio to Walter Damon Brode and Vera (Hurd) Brode.  He was a retired Professor of German at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Cinda A. (Roebuck) Brode; his children, Kenneth M. Brode and wife, Julie of Coshocton, Ohio; Kevin W. Brode and wife, Debbie of Allison Park, Pennsylvania and Kendra M. Brode-Miltz of Indiana,...

In loving Memory of Christopher Daniel Walker Christopher Daniel Walker 31, passed away on January 28, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Walker and three children, Aonna, Abby, and Dustin; his father and mother, Frank Walker and Iliana Walker; siblings, Anthony Walker, Iliana Simmers and husband, Nathan Simmers, Michelle Walker, and Tyler Walker; nephews, Jaxsyn, Carson, Jordyn, and Cannon; and an extensive list of aunts, uncles, and cousins whom he loved...

Mary Herman, 94, of Homer City, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.  She was born June 8, 1926 to the late Casper and Theresa (Graceffa) Chimino. Mary was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.  The core of Mary’s being was to love and care for her family. As the youngest of seven children. Mary was asked at a young age to leave school and to help her parents. Mary did so without hesitation or regret.  Mary had worked at the Indiana Macaroni Company and...

Philip A. Dallas, 54, of Seward died January 23, 2021, due to an accident he suffered at home.  He was born September 22, 1966 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.  Phil was a loving and caring husband who was always there for me.  He will be sorely missed and we will carry him in our hearts forever. Phil had a passion for aircraft and a strong work ethic.  He was always proud to say that he worked for Lockheed Martin and Delta Airlines.  He was a member of IAMAW Local...

Jacob John Ulichnie Jr, 88, Indiana, died January 15, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Trauma Center.  He was the son of the late Jacob and Anna Ulichnie Sr. and was born March 7, 1932 in Lucernemines, PA. Mr. Ulichnie was retired from R&P Coal Company after 43 years in the coal mines.  He loved going camping, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He also enjoyed riding four wheelers, watching westerns on tv, eating corn on...