Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
James L. Rhine
October 31, 2026
James L. Rhine, Sr., of Center Township, died peacefully at Indiana Regional Medical Center on Saturday, October 31, after a brief illness. Jim was born June 17, 1942, a son of Raymond and Mildred Rhine, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of over sixty-three years, Norma L. (Twigg) Rhine; two sons: James L., Jr., at home...
Patricia Sophia Kukula
October 30, 2026
Patricia Sophia Kukula, 84, of Heshbon, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. She was born on September 11, 1942, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Stanley and Sophie Kukula.
Patricia was a lifelong resident of Heshbon, having lived in the same family farmhouse since her birth. Following the passing of her parents, she continued living there independently,...
Marvin Louis Mearnic
October 29, 2026
Marvin Louis Mearnic, 90 years old, of Indiana, Pa passed away on October 29, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 8, 1935, in Nanty Glo, PA, and was the son of the late Joseph and Emma (Snedden) Mearnic.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Patricia (Beltz) Mearnic; sister-in-law, Karen Beltz Koches; brother-in-law, David...
John Robert “Bob” Choma
October 1, 2026
John Robert ‘Bob’ Choma of Homer City passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 1, 2026 at the age of 87 at Indiana Regional Hospital. He was born July 13, 1939 to John and Hazel Choma. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy, USS McCaffrey. Following his military service, he worked as a welder at...
James Sutter
September 10, 2026
James Sutter, 80, passed away September 10, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Jim was born September 4, 1946, in Uniontown, and was the son of the late Robert and Mildred Sutter.
James was a 1964 graduate of Laura Lamar High School and attended Point Park College for two years. He worked for PennDOT for 30 years before retiring. He also...
Janice Lou Kromer
September 8, 2026
Janice Lou (Guidi) Kromer, 74, of Homer City, was born October 22, 1951, in Ithaca, New York. She was the daughter of the late Frank Joseph Guidi and Virginia Guidi.
Janice was retired from Stiners Market and was a member of Club Savoy, Homer City.
She is survived by her son, Michael Kromer, and wife Melissa of Lucernemines, Pennsylvania; her five grandchildren,...
Brenda Lee Volk
September 7, 2026
Brenda Lee Volk, 67, of Josephine, passed away on September 7, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born July 24, 1959, in Johnstown and was the daughter of the late Lee H. Hoover and Charlotte (Campbell) Hoover.
Brenda worked as a home health caregiver. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who cherished time with her...
Michael Karl Steffee
September 7, 2026
Michael Karl Steffee, 84, of Homer City, passed away peacefully September 7, 2026, surrounded by his family at Rose Haven Personal Care Home. He was born November 28, 1941 in Reading, PA. He attended Reading Senior High School and graduated from Eisenhower Senior High School in Norristown, PA in 1959. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1959...
Sara Jane Danko
August 17, 2026
Sara Jane Danko, 89, of Homer City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
Sara Jane was born September 9, 1936, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Jack and Violet (Craig) Oswalt. She was the oldest of three children. During her childhood, her family moved to Corry, Pennsylvania, before eventually relocating to Indiana...
Gary Ray Rohrabaugh
July 29, 2026
Gary Ray Rohrabaugh, 70, of Homer City, passed away on July 29, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 12, 1956, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and was the son of the late Fred and Ruth Arlene (Phillips) Rohrabaugh.
Gary retired from Gorell Windows and Doors, formerly Season-All Industries, where he was known as a dedicated and hardworking employee. He...
Olivia Grace Shaw
July 28, 2026
Olivia Grace Shaw, infant daughter of John and Emily Shaw of Lucernemines, Pennsylvania, was called home to heaven far too soon on July 28, 2026, just days after her birth on July 24, 2026.
Though her time on earth was incredibly brief, Olivia was a perfect baby girl who instantly and completely filled the hearts of everyone who met her. In...
Kenneth Mark Marshall
July 18, 2026
Kenneth Mark Marshall, 81, of Homer City, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.
He was born on March 23, 1945, and was the son of the late Carl and Mary (Anderson) Marshall.
Ken enjoyed a successful career as an engineer with FMC, and he retired as research and development director. A proud United States Navy...
Joshua Andrew Kardell
July 13, 2026
Joshua Andrew (Josh) Kardell – our kind, smart, funny son, brother, nephew and friend – passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home in Indiana.
The son of John Kardell and Julie Kardell Forshee, Josh was born December 27, 2002, at Indiana Hospital. He was a man of many interests, including Spanish language and culture, architecture, and city planning, to...
Lillian Wallace
July 12, 2026
Lillian Ruth Long Shaffer Wallace, 86, died on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at St Andrews Village in Indiana, PA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Ruth (Gillin) Long; her first husband, Kenneth Murray Shaffer; and her siblings, Orville Wayne Long, Jacksonville, FL; Lois Orris, Brookville, PA; James R. Long, Brookville, PA; and Thomasine Houser, Blairsville, PA.
She is...
Vivian Adamsky
July 11, 2026
Vivian Faye (Hazlett) Adamsky, 85, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home in Indiana. Born on April 11, 1941, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ford and Cora Hazlett.
Vivian devoted her life to her family as a homemaker. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist...
Barbara Diane Campbell
June 22, 2026
Barbara Diane (Sechler) Campbell, of Homer City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on October 26, 1948, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, Barbara was the daughter of the late Leonard Q. Sechler and Audrey M. (Petrea) Sechler. Barbara dedicated 23 years of her career to S&T Bank, including...
William David Schork
June 19, 2026
On June 19, 2026, William David Schork, after a courageous 13-year battle with prostate cancer, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bill was a fighter who faced this terrible disease with strength and determination until the very end.
Bill was born on January 8, 1958, to William and Mary (Lightcap) Schork. He was a proud graduate of...
Fred A. Musser Jr.
June 16, 2026
Fred A. Musser, Jr. went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on June 16, 2026. Fred was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on January 21, 1939. He was the son of Fred A. Musser, Senior, and Dorothy A. Musser.
Fred attended Keith School in Indiana. Following Keith School, he graduated from Mount Hermon Preparatory School in Massachusetts. Fred continued his...
Dearine Ann Perks
June 11, 2026
Dearine Ann Perks, 75, formerly of Homer City, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Kittanning Health and Rehab Memory Care Unit. Born June 28, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Kay) Perks.
Dearine was a 1969 graduate of Philipsburg High School and of the Methodist faith. She worked at various jobs throughout her life...
Stephen Silvis
June 10, 2026
Stephen J. Silvis, 63, Penn Run, passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2026. He was born Sept. 28, 1962, in Indiana. Son of the late John Henry and Martha Jean (Adamchik) Silvis. Preceded in death by daughter Cassie Silvis. He is survived by his wife Joanne Silvis, children Stephen Silvis, Jennifer Silvis, and John Silvis. Stepdaughters Julie (Matt)...
