Apr 6, 2024

Dolores Jean (Nibert) Morgan passed away on April 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Max and Sara (Sell) Nibert and was born on July 26, 1941, on her family farm in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Dolores was a devout Catholic and member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. For half a...

Mar 16, 2024

Marie I. Hazlett, 94, of Homer City died March 16, 2024 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home.  She was the daughter of the late Ford and Cora (Brink) Hazlett and was born January 28, 1930 in Livermore, Pennsylvania.

Marie was a member of the Homer City Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed traveling the world and was an avid swimmer. ...

Mar 15, 2024

Thomas J. Lavosky, known affectionately as Tom to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on May 19, 1931, in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, Tom was the son of the late Joseph and Emma Lavosky.

Tom graduated high school with a keen interest in mechanics and electrical systems....

Mar 15, 2024

John “Jack” Anthony Dellafiora, 85, Homer City died Friday, March 15, 2024 at IRMC. He was the son of Jay and Mary Sally (Reato) Dellafiora and was born August 7,1938 in Coral.

Jack was a 1956 graduate of Laura Lamar High School.  He began his college years at IUP, then transferred to Davis and Elkins (“D&E”) in...

Mar 10, 2024

Edna “Berniece” Zaveson, 86, of Blairsville, PA died March 10, 2024 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.  She was the daughter of the late James and Mae (Snyder) Fridley and was born May 24, 1937 in Hillsdale, PA.

She was a member of the Independent Traditional Holiness Church and was employed as an Assistant Administrator at the...

Feb 19, 2024

Eleanor “Judy” (Adair) Zofchak, 81, of Lucernemines, passed away on February 19, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born November 8, 1942, in Indiana and was the daughter of the late George and Ellen (Chappell) Adair.

Member of the Homer City American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Coral Graceton, and Red Barn Sportsmen’s Clubs.

Judy...

Feb 14, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Rellick, 97, of Homer City, formerly of Lucernemines, passed away February 14, 2024, at her daughters' home surrounded by loved ones.

She was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Burik) Kislak Sr. and was born June 25, 1926, in Waterman, Pa.

She is survived by her three children, daughter, Betty Ann...

Feb 14, 2024

Elizabeth Gima, 73, Homer City died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Beacon Ridge. She was the daughter of the late Mike Gima and Anna Marie (Kislak) Gima and was born April 18, 1950.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and embroidering. She also enjoyed word find and jigsaw puzzles.  Elizabeth is survived by her sister, Susan Gima, of Homer...

Feb 10, 2024

Gerald “Jerry" D. Barnett, 93, Lucernemines died Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his residence. He was the son of the late Clark and Mabel (Kennedy) Barnett and was born August 4, 1930 in Dayton, PA.

Jerry was one of 11 children and the last surviving member of his family.  He resided in Florida for many years.  Jerry...

Feb 8, 2024

Jerome “Jerry Razzi” Leo Razayeski, 80, passed away in his home on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born July 11, 1943 to the late Leo Razayeski and Ruby (Engle) Tennaro in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jerry worked in the manufacturing field producing men’s clothing for over 35 years working his way up the ladder from the cutting room...

Feb 4, 2024

Aella Faith Kovalcik passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was born to Autumn Carpenter and Marc Kovalcik on January 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ronald and Shallin Carpenter.

During her 12 short days here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply...

Jan 31, 2024

Helen Busi, 97, of Homer City, passed away on January 31, 2023. She was the Daughter of the late John and Anna (Ondrejik) Cybulsky and was born on January 28, 1927, in Homer City.

She is survived by her children, Janet Silveri (Sparten) and Robert Busi (Renee); her grandchildren, Kayla Strong (Mark), Tyler Busi (Brandi), Lindsey Vrabel...

Jan 31, 2024

Jo Ann A. Baker, 72, Export died Wednesday, January 31, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Kundla) Hranitz and was born May 3, 1951 in Indiana, PA

Jo Ann was an avid gardener and loved growing and caring for all varieties of Orchids.  She loved all animals, especially her beloved cats.  Her...

Jan 18, 2024

L. Mervin Fry Jr., 63, Homer City, died January 18, 2024 at his residence. He was the son of the late Lawrence M. and Mary (Staff) Fry and was born on March 4, 1960, in Indiana.

Merv is survived by his wife, Linda K. (Stephens) Fry; his brother, Keith Fry, of Lucernemines; and many nieces and nephews....

Jan 16, 2024

Emma Jean (Patterson) Phillippi, 94, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 2, 1930, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to the late Norman and Irene (Stenger) Patterson.

Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Ray Phillippi, and her sister, Doris Cochran.

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Jan 16, 2024

Mike Marusa, 90, of Homer City died January 16, 2024.  He was the son of the late Pete and Ella Marusa. He was born December 14, 1933 in Dixonville, PA.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael P. Marusa; his great grandson, Hunter; and eleven brothers and sisters.

Mike worked in administration at...

Jan 11, 2024

Mala K. Domino, 78, Homer City, died January 11, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Ma Kahntee and Sangvan Grongtai and was born on June 16, 1945, in Thailand.

Mala was a Buddhist.  She was employed as a hairdresser and seamstress.

She is survived by her husband of...

Jan 8, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of our mother, Betty Phyllis Chan, 82, on January 8, 2024. She passed surrounded by her daughters and family by her side.

She was born on October 24th, 1941 in Alderson, WV to William Edwin Stanley and Opal Meade Stanley. Betty is survived by her...

Jan 6, 2024

Brad Vance, 39, passed away January 6, 2024. He was born on August 26, 1984, in Latrobe, PA, and was the son of Carlene Hilliard and Thomas Vance.

Brad was a loving father, husband, brother, and friend whose infectious laughter left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

He was a member of the...

Dec 30, 2023

Joanne C. DeCarlo passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, at the age of 98, in Indiana, Pennsylvania.  She was born on September 9, 1925, in Starford, Pennsylvania.

Joanne graduated from the Green Township School in Starford, PA, with the class of 1944. Joanne worked at Pavlins Bakery in Homer City and was a member of the...