Sep 15, 2021

Bernice (Babe) Tanner, age 91, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2021.  She was currently a resident of Moorehead Place Senior Living Community where she enjoyed socializing with her peers and staff. She was eager to participate in all activities and was always first in line. She was born on December 20, 1929 in Indiana, Pa. to Samuel and...

Sep 13, 2021

Margaret Frances “Fran” Magee, 82, Portersville, PA died September 13, 2021 at the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.  She was the daughter of the late George Irvin and Margaret Frances Lindey and was born November 23, 1938 in Portersville, PA.

Fran was a member of Mountville Presbyterian Church, in Portersville, PA where she was a Deacon...

Sep 12, 2021

Michael William Holiday, 62, Pittsburgh, PA, died Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home.

Michael graduated from Homer Center High School in 1976.  He attended Carnegie Mellon University and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh.  After working several years on grant projects at Pitt he entered the private sector in the Pittsburgh, area, where he remained until...

Aug 16, 2021

Georgia C. Zack passed away at Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana on August 16, 2021. She was the daugther of George and Betty(Aukerman) Burkley. She was born on August 12, 1946, in the village of Waterman, PA. Her family eventually moved to Lucernemines. She recently celebrated her 75th birthday with her daughter. She met her future husband Thomas...

Aug 14, 2021

Marcella Fetchko, 81, of Josephine died August 14, 2021, at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late August and Mary (Duritzo) Smith and was born January 16, 1940, in Graceton.

She enjoyed cooking and made the greatest pies, pastries, and cookies. She was a full-time mom and loved spending time with her family.  She also...

Aug 13, 2021

Anthony Borzcik, 93, Lucernemines, PA, died peacefully on August 13, 2021, with his family at his side.

Son of the late Stephen and Marcella (Matejovie) Borzcik, Tony was born December 15, 1927, in Vintondale, PA.  He was raised from the age of 4 by his father and stepmother, Emma (Yanche Sofko) Borzcik.

Anthony and Eleanor...

Aug 13, 2021

Herbert Mehringer, 84, Coral died August 13, 2021, at his residence.  He was the son of the late Herbert and Alma (Lippert) Mehringer and was born March 26, 1937, in Shaler Township (Cherry City), PA.

Herbert was a member of Luther Chapel, Coral; enjoyed golf, and loved traveling with his wife.

He was employed at...

Aug 12, 2021

Ellio L. Bertig, 87, beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, formerly of Graceton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

The son of August and Angelina Blasutig Bertig, natives of Udine, Italy, Ellio was born on August 25, 1933, in McIntyre.  Ellio honorably served in the United States Army from July of 1953...

Aug 12, 2021

Ann Barbara Stipcak, 98 of Coral, Pennsylvania passed on to her heavenly home on August 12, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Joanne, where she has lived for the past four years. She was born March 26, 1923, in Coral and was the daughter of Benjamin and Appolonia (Bondra) Smrek.

She was a lifetime member of...

Aug 5, 2021

Louis Guerry, beloved husband of Betty Guerry, passed away at the Indiana Hospital on Thursday, August 5, 2021, with his wife of 66 years at his side. Cherished father of LuAnn and Susan Guerry of Homer City.  Son of the late Bernard and Maria Guerrieri.  Brother of the late Guiseppina Eleuteri of Italy, brother-in-law of Helen Ferry of PA...

Aug 2, 2021

Dianne Lynn “Dini” Guile, 48, Homer City died August 2, 2021, in Indiana, PA.  She was born January 1, 1973, and was the daughter of Larry Joseph Johnston and Dianne Lavonne (Seigh) Shilling.

Dianne had a home for everyone when they needed it. She loved spending time with all of her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She had...

Aug 1, 2021

Helen Louise Bender, 92, of Homer City, died August 1, 2021, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of the late Charles V. and Bernadine (Glasstetter) Roser and was born May 29, 1929, in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and was employed at Syntron in Homer City....

Jul 28, 2021

Catherine M. “Katie” Mistretta, 92, Richmond, Virginia died July 28, 2021, in Richmond. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Rose Mikeska and was born January 3, 1929, in Josephine, Pennsylvania. Catherine was a member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Richmond, Virginia. She enjoyed reading and playing cards. Catherine is survived by her two daughters, Susan...

Jul 20, 2021

Bruce Granville Mehus, 73, Indiana, died July 20, 2021 at his home.  He was born July 13, 1948 in Belmont, Iowa and was the son of the late Granville Herschel and Dorothy (Johnson) Mehus.

Bruce was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Indiana and was employed at the Homer City Coal Processing Plant.  He had a wonderful...

Jul 13, 2021

Deloris Cush, 82, Indiana formerly of Homer City and Lucernemines died July 13, 2021 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Misik) Kush and was born July 11, 1939 in Lucernemines, PA.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and a data entry operator for the State...

Jul 7, 2021

Stephen C. "Boom" Harshyne, 69, of Yorba Linda, CA passed away on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021. The son of John M. and Victoria K. (Drawl) Harshyne, he was born May 27, 1952.

He graduated from Homer Center High School and was an employee of AT&T for over 35 years before he retired. He had a passion for...

Jun 28, 2021

Jane M. Fuselier, 98, died Monday, June 28, 2021, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana.

She was a daughter of Alfred V. and Virginia (Armstrong) Mathews, and was born Aug. 16, 1922, in St. Louis.

Jane received her BA in English from Howard College in 1944, and her certification in special education from the University of...

Jun 24, 2021

Rosar Ferra Jr., 92, of Homer City died June 24, 2021 at Quality Life Services, Apollo, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late Rosario and Ida Marie (Shields) Ferrara and was born August 28, 1928 in Ernest, Pennsylvania.

Rosar was a member of Indiana First Church of God and the Homer City American Legion Post #493....

Jun 15, 2021

Robert Robinson, 57, of Upper Burrell, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the home of his daughter, Michelle, in Homer City. He was born Jan. 15, 1964, in New Kensington, to the late Perry and Carol Robinson.

Rob is survived by his four children, Michelle (Dennis) Cook, Jessica (Zach) Robinson, Robert (Ashley) Robinson and Brittany Robinson;...

Jun 14, 2021

Jesse Dalton Simms, Jr., 56, Homer City died June 14, 2021 at his residence.  He was the son of the late Jesse Dalton and Mary Eleanor (Fritz) Simms and was born September 14, 1964 in Mount Pleasant, PA.

Jesse was an SAL Member of the American Legion Post 492, and also a member of the American Legion...