All Obituaries

John M. Dechman, 95, of Josephine passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.  The son of the late Paul and Stephana (Hercez) Dechman, he was born on November 16, 1923, in Josephine. John was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, the Graceton-Coral Sportsman Club, and the United Steel Workers.  He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the artillery division.  John retired in 1986 from Latrobe Steel Company after 35 years of service. John...

Raymond K. Balls, 96, Lucernemines died November 5, 2019 at his late residence. He was born November 6, 1922 in Frostburg and was the son of the late Bert and Christina (Anderson) Balls.  Raymond is a member of the Homer City Nazarene Church, Homer City American Legion, Indiana VFW and the United Mine Workers.  He was a WWII Veteran and a Coal Miner for 47 years where he worked for 47 years.  He is survived by four daughters and two sons, Wanda Priest, Lucernemines;...

David S. Kanouff “Bud”, 85, of Homer City went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on November 4, 2019 at his residence.  He was the son of the late David R. and Ida (Blose) Kanouff, and was born on September 24, 1934 in Juneau, PA.  Bud worked and retired from Torrance State Hospital where he worked as an electrician.  He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish.  He served in the United States Air Force and was in the Korean...

Lillian Rebovich, 89, Indiana formerly of Homer City died Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana.  She was the daughter of the late John and Susan (Tisak) Rebovich and was born February 7, 1930 in Homer City.  Lillian was member of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Homer City where she was very active in the church, serving as an officer, a member of the Ladies Altar Society as well as helping in many other ways. Her career in banking spanned...

Shirley D. Ferraro, 83, Indiana died Friday, November 1, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  She was the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Gardner) McAdoo and was born November 8, 1935 in Homer City. She is survived by three children, Vicky (John) Poper, Indiana; Sam Ferraro and Annette Ferraro, both of Georgia; five grandchildren, Christa (Mike) Penrod, LeAnne (Adam) Thompson, Adrienne Poper, Frank (Ashley) Lynch and Sam Lynch; and three great grandchildren, James and...

David Rankin Tomb, Jr., age 87, West Palm Beach, Florida, formerly Indiana, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2019, after a decade-long battle with Parkinson’s disease.   David was born on December 24, 1931 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to David R. Tomb and Elizabeth (Childs) Tomb.  He was preceded in death by his father (1988), mother (1979), sister, Elizabeth C. Tomb (2002), and infant grandson, Jesse Michael Earman (1994).  He is...

Matthew Novak, age 56 of Homer City died Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Communities of Indian Haven.  Matt was born on March 21, 1963 and was the son of Joseph and Mary Jean (Kanaba) Novak.  He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. Everyone will remember Matt for his smile followed by “Hey”. Matt is survived by his parents, two brothers Mark Novak and wife Jan and Luke Novak and Rhonda both of Homer City;  sister Joni Wolford, of...

George V. Zayac, Jr. “Slim”, age 53 of Coral, died suddenly Friday, October 18, 2019.  He was born on August 14, 1966 in Salem, New Jersey and was the son of George, Sr. and Janet (Dies) Zayac. George belonged to the following organizations; Red Barn Sportsman Club, Son of Homer City American Legion, Charter member of Tides Sportsman Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, active member of the Graceton-Coral Sportsman Club and a social member of the Veterans Club in Forest...

Judith Elaine “Judy” Gnibus, 72, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in her home in Penn Township from a coronary related episode. She was born Sept. 27, 1947, a daughter of Frank R. Gnibus, of Red Barn, and Ann Rovison Gnibus, of Blairsville. Both preceded Judy in death. Judy’s mom passed away from tuberculosis at the Cresson Sanitarium when Judy was just 2ﾽ years old. She was required to live in a children’s home in Cresson because of her mother’s illness....

Darleen T. Weimer, 70, Strongtown died October 15, 2019 at Shadyside Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Bion E. (Ed) Tomb and Jean M. Tomb and was born September 25, 1949 in Indiana, PA.  She was a member of the Homer City Presbyterian Church.  She loved and adored her family and enjoyed spending time with them as they were the center of her life.  Darleen is survived by her husband of 50 years, Wayne C. Weimer; two sons, Marty (Tammy) Weimer and Jason...