Marvin Louis Mearnic

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 Koches; brother-in-law, Jim Meagher, and sister-in-law, Cindy Starn and husband Ted Starn. Marv is the last surviving member of his immediate family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred Sekerak and Delores Chapman, and his brother, Thomas Mearnic.

He was also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

Marv was a former member of Saints Timothy and Mark Roman Catholic Church in Twin Rocks, PA. He is currently a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church in Indiana, PA

Marv had a long and successful career in the construction field. He was grateful to his Brother-in-Law, Ernie Sekerak, for teaching him his skills. He taught the masonry trade at a trade school in Pittsburgh, where he was also the athletic director and basketball, baseball, and football coach. He was also an umpire and referee for high school games. Marv taught the brick and block laying trade at Penns Manor High School. He retired from Marion Center Supply after 27 years as a field representative.

Marv was a member of the Little Bear Hunting Club in Wellsboro, PA, Elks Lodge #931, Twin County Snowmobile Club, and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen.

Marv was an avid Pittsburgh Panthers fan, a member of the Panthers Club, and had season football tickets for many years.

Family and friends will be received from 3 PM to 7 PM on Monday at the Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. in Homer City, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 PM on Tuesday at St. Thomas Moore Roman Catholic Church in Indiana, PA, with Fr. Richard Owens, O.F.M. Cap., celebrant, and Father Wesley Mash.

The family would like to thank Concordia Hospice Care and Dr. Klein for their compassionate care. They would also like to thank their family and friends for their love and support.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, 200 Clairvaux Drive, Indiana, PA.