Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Louis Victor Bernini
October 29, 2025
Louis Victor Bernini, 72, of Indiana, passed away on October 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. Louis was born June 13, 1953, in Indiana to Reno and Marian (Binando) Bernini.
He grew up in the small town of Coral, PA, with many friends and cousins, and graduated from Homer-Center High School.
He worked for Syntron in Homer City...
Harold S. Housholder Jr.
October 29, 2025
Harold S. Housholder, Jr., 72, of Coral passed away on October 29, 2025 at IRMC.
Born October 16, 1953 in Indiana, he was the son of the late Harold S. Housholder, Sr. and Grace Marie (Lockard) Housholder.
Harold owned and operated his own business for more than thirty years. A devoted public servant, he was a life member, and former chief of...
Stanley Pisarcik
October 27, 2025
Stanley Pisarcik, 71, of Brush Valley, passed away October 27, 2025 at his late residence. He was born March 25, 1954 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and was the son of the late Andrew and Emma (Pickerd) Pisarcik.
Stanley worked for FreightCar America in Johnstown and attended Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering around the house and with his...
Rodney F. Zack
October 18, 2025
Rodney F. Zack, 73, of Homer City (Luciusboro Road) passed away on October 18, 2025 doing what he enjoyed, riding his bicycle. He was the son of the late Richard and Anita (Kanouff) Zack and was born October 7, 1952 in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
He was the owner of Zack’s Home Improvements and Zack’s Auto Sales. He loved spending time outdoors, walking,...
Rita Armella Jones
October 10, 2025
Rita Armella (Troxell) Jones, 91, of Homer City, passed away on Friday, October 10th, at Beacon Ridge. She was born on August 21st, 1934, to Clair E. and Virginia (Hutcheson) Troxell in Blacklick Township.
Rita was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, where she practiced her faith throughout her life. She made many friends over the years through...
Daisy A. Farine
October 7, 2025
Daisy A. (Hilty) Farine, 88, Homer City. Passed away Oct. 7, 2025, St. Andrew’s Village. She was born on March 15, 1937. Daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Foley) Hilty.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lucernemines. She retired from Indiana Hospital after a long career. Daisy loved taking care of her family and often...
Stephen Pribesh
October 1, 2025
Stephen Pribesh, 86, of Homer City, passed away on October 1, 2025, at Haida Heath Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hastings, Pennsylvania. Steve was the oldest of his siblings and grew up with a strong sense of care and responsibility for his family. He was born on June 21, 1939 in Homer City to the late John and Stella Pribesh.
Stephen...
Deborah "Debbie" Marie VanTassel
September 23, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Marie VanTassel, a lifelong resident of Homer City, passed away surrounded by love. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Pauline Genta, who were also lifelong residents of Homer City.
Debbie was kind-hearted, loved animals, and enjoyed cooking — especially old family recipes passed down through generations. She loved listening to country music and was an...
William Robert Wensell
September 21, 2025
William Robert Wensell, 81, of Shelocta, passed away on September 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born August 18, 1944, in Indiana, PA, he was the son of the late Frances and Mary Ann (Kresho) Wensell.
Bill was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, where he practiced his faith throughout his life. He proudly served four years...
Karen E. Shetler
September 17, 2025
Karen E. Shetler, 78, of Josephine, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 29, 1947, in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of the late Perry Anderson Sr. and Tessie Anderson. She was married to William Shetler for 58 years.
Karen cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching Western...
Lt. Colonel E. Glenn Becker
September 3, 2025
E. Glenn Becker, 85, of Armagh, passed away on September 3, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Paul E. Becker and Sara Jane (Baker) Becker Goodlin, born on April 18, 1940, in Johnstown.
He was a member of the Armagh Methodist Church, the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW), and a life member of the Indiana...
Walter L. Cunningham Jr.
August 27, 2025
Walter L. “Wally” Cunningham Jr., 83, passed away on August 27, 2025, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Born in Pittsburgh on April 10, 1942, he was the son of the late Walter L. Cunningham Sr. and Susan (Gresock) Cunningham.
He attended Marshall University and served in the United States Navy. He later worked for Mesta Machine in Pittsburgh...
Patricia Ann Wise
August 23, 2025
Patricia Ann Wise, 83, Lucernemines, died Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Heritage Grove Senior Living, Indiana, PA. She was the daughter of Andrew and Bertha (Sago) Tallarom and was born February 18, 1942, in Indiana, PA.
Pat attended Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed nothing more than spoiling her grandkids, hearing...
Constance Evelyn Zack (Muir)
August 14, 2025
Constance Evelyn (Muir) Zack, 71, of Homer City (Luciusboro Road), passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 15, 1954, in Johnstown, PA, to Clarence Muir and Marie (Mack) Muir.
Connie was the co-owner of Zack’s Auto Sales for 25 years. She was devoted to her family and lived life to the fullest.
Connie is...
Thomas Dean Foster
August 12, 2025
Thomas Dean Foster, 80, of Brush Valley, passed away on August 12, 2025, at St. Andrew's Village in Indiana. He was born on September 17, 1944, in Brush Valley to Henry and Leona Foster.
Tom graduated from United High School in 1963 and married Velma Harper on October 12, 1973. He worked at FMC and attended Brush Valley United Methodist Church....
Genevieve "Esther" (Spiker) Lydic
August 8, 2025
Genevieve “Esther” (Spiker) Lydic, 95, passed away at Heritage Grove in Indiana on August 8, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1930, in New Castle, PA, to the late Harvey A. and Mary P. (McConnel) Spiker. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Alvie D. Lydic, on November 10, 2002; they were married on November 20, 1953.
Esther graduated...
Glenn "Bud" Yockey
July 30, 2025
Glenn "Bud" Yockey, 92, Lucernemines, died July 30, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Glenn L. Yockey and Leona M. (Martin) Yockey-Duffield and was born January 21, 1933.
Bud was a proud veteran who served in the United States Navy during the Korean War era. After his years of service, he worked as a...
John Robert Fetchko
July 22, 2025
John Robert Fetchko, 88, of Josephine died July 22, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late John and Catherine (Buckshaw) Fetchko and was born August 11, 1936, in Indiana, PA.
John was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and the Homer City American Legion, Post 493. He served in the United States Army, where...
Alton G. Shaffer
July 21, 2025
Alton G. Shaffer, 86, of Coral, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Sanford George and Beulah (Webber) Shaffer. Alton was born on December 29, 1938, in Josephine, PA.
He was a member of the State Workers Union and was a retired Psychiatric Aide from Torrance State Hospital. He was an avid hunter and...
