All Obituaries

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...

Bert Leroy (Roy) Balls, 90, of Homer City, unexpectedly died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 12, 1929, a son of Bert and Christina (Anderson) Balls.  Roy is survived by his wife of 72 years, Frances (Voyten) Balls; his children Dennis Balls, Homer City, and Denise (Phil) Dallas, Seward; a brother, Kenneth Balls, El Cajon, Calif.; grandchildren  Jeffrey Balls, Madeira Beach, Fla., and Leanne (Steve) Shaw, Latrobe;...

Ann M. (Deyarmin) Bekina Haseleu, 82 of Indiana, passed away March 18, 2020 at Indiana Square Personal Care Home.  She was born July 10, 1937 in Brush Valley.   Ann was married to Frank P. Bekina Sr.,in which they had four children.  Frank P. Bekina Jr. (Heather), Mark A. Bekina (Diane), Daniel A. Bekina (Susan) and Rebecca D. Conti (Joseph). After the death of her first husband Frank in 1995, she married LLoyd Haseleu III in 2006 where they lived in Cabot,...

Joseph Francis Pellegrene, 94, of Homer City passed away, with his loving family by his side Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Indiana, PA.  Joe was born December 20, 1925 in Homer City PA, and was the son of Ned and Theresa (Arone) Pellegrene. He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Lucernemines PA. Joe served in WWII as a Marine, in the 4th division infantry unit, “F” Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th regiment, and fought at Saipan and Tinian, before landing on Iwo...

Linda Louise (Battick) Nadzadi, 68, Homer City died March 7, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.  She was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Lance) Battick and was born December 15, 1951 in Indiana, PA. Linda was a member of Creekside United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, Elvis, camping and spending time with her family. Linda owned and operated her own restaurant, Lynn’s Golden Cup in Homer City, for many years. She retired from the Indiana Country...

Tara Ann Bellman, 42, of Homer City died Friday, March 6th, 2020. Tara was born in Indiana on August 26th 1977, the first of three children of Rick and Leslie Bellman. Tara attended Homer-Center Jr/Sr High School and United Jr/Sr High School for a period of time. Tara was a devoted mother, loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a passion for darts with her brother. She was a member of multiple dart leagues in the area. Tara was always the life of any gathering no matter the...

Raymond William Bartek, 76, of Indiana died Thursday, March 5, 2020 peacefully at his home in Indiana. He was born May 31, 1943 and was the son of Steve and Estelle (Swincicki) Bartek . He graduated from Laura Lamar High School in Homer City in 1961 and served four years in the Army after graduation.  Ray loved baseball, whiffle ball, music, playing his guitar, Elvis and traveling. He worked for Penelec, the Homer City Station, for most of his life.   On August 12, 1967...

Nicholas "Nick" Morgan, age 81 of Home, PA died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Latrobe, PA. He was born on September 23, 1938 to Nicholas and Elizabeth Rostis Morgan in Young Township, PA. Nick enlisted in the Army upon graduation from Laura Lamar High School. He served with the 3rd Armored Division in Heidelberg, Germany during the Berlin Crisis as a radio operator. Upon returning home, he was selected to attend the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. Nick began his career as a State...