All Obituaries

Donna M. (Spellman) Pavlick, 82, of Homer City died Friday, May 22, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Alda Marie (Walbeck) Spellman and was born April 16, 1938 in Brush Valley, PA. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Paul; her sisters, Lillian Kinter, Judith Henry, and her brother, George (Bev) Spellman.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.   There will be no services at the...

Andrew Barna, 86 passed away May 20, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born January 23, 1934 in Coral Pennsylvania.  He was the second youngest of 7 children to parents Michael and Anna Barna. Andy loved to travel. He Was a Navy veteran Korean War and was able to see parts of the world and the love of travel never stopped.  He lived the majority of his life in Austintown, OH moving there 1966 and then to Wooster OH in 2005.  He would make frequent trips...

Mary Jane Swentosky passed away peacefully May 20, 2020. She was born in November 1929. She resided in Homer City, PA many years and in recent years lived in Montana to be near her only surviving son, Tony. She was preceded in death by her Parents, her husband Anthony, and her son Greg . She will be missed by her son Tony wife Sue, daughter-in-law Leslie and grandkids and great grandkids. Private Graveside services will be held in the Blairsville Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Vivian Virginia Holt, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, passing peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was born June 5, 1931, in Lucerne Mines, PA, to Arthur and Nora Olive (Kerr) Holt. Vivian graduated from Homer City High School in 1950 and Indiana Business College. She worked at FMC Corporation for 39 years before her retirement. She had a life-long love for music, having taken voice and piano lessons in her youth and was active with the Homer City Methodist Church...

It is with endless sadness we share the passing of Glenn Logan Smyers Sr., 82, of Coral. On May 14, 2020, the admired husband, father, and grandfather was welcomed—and sent off— with loving family by his side; which ultimately gave him peace. Glenn was born on January 23, 1938, in Indiana, Pennsylvania and married his wife of 61 years, Julia “Judy” (Mikeska) Smyers on January 24, 1959. Glenn is the son of Mirl and Alice (Fennel) Smyers of Clarksburg. He has been...

Donna Lee Burnheimer 79 of Indiana, Pa went home to be with Jesus Friday April 24th 2020 at St. Andrews Village Indiana, Pa. The daughter of Sherd and Amanda (Nicewonger) Burnheimer she was born January 21st 1941 in Homer City, Pa. Donna was a graduate of Laura Lamar High School in Homer City, Pa. After graduation she held various positions ranging from a clerk at the Pentagon to Cameron Manor nursing home and retiring from Diamond Pharmacy of Indiana, Pa. Donna was a strong woman with a...

Kathryn “Katie” Rado, 93, of Homer City passed Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at St. Andrew’s Village after a brief illness. She was born November 4, 1926 in Homer City, PA to the late John and Anna (Washile) O’Hara.          Katie was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer City, where she enjoyed baking and cooking with the other ladies of the parish and was employed for many...

Mary J. Spinner, Newark, Ohio formerly of Lucernemines, Pa walked her path to heaven April 2, 2020. She was the daughter of the late August and Elizabeth (Hubner) Pozik and was born July 10, 1923 in Nanty Glo, PA.  Mary was a huge Steelers fan and wouldn't even answer the phone if anyone called during their games. She loved spending time with her family, dancing, gardening, and was especially fond of her grand dogs, Oreo and Angel. She worked for the defense plant during...

Adam N. Pierce, 36, of Homer City, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his residence.  Born October 22, 1983 in Indiana, PA He was the son of John and Marcia (Milner) Pierce. Adam was a graduate of Homer Center High School.  He worked as a groundskeeper for a local landscaping  company.  He enjoyed drawing, listening to music, fireside chats and watching sports.  He was known for his good-heartedness and joking around.  He is survived by his brother, Aaron C. Pierce...

  Mary Ann Akers, 78 of Homer City, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Armstrong Memorial Hospital in Kittanning.   She was born August 8, 1941, in Indiana. MaryAnn was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Akers, and her mother, Mary Akers.  A brother, Charles Akers, and a nephew Archie Akers. Mary Ann is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Gallo, and husband Jim Gallo. Her sister in law, Janet Akers.  Nieces Pamela Holsinger and Husband, Greg Holsinger, and Lisa...