Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

November 10, 2021

Dolores Jane “Nanny”  Everhart, 86, of Brush Valley, died November 10, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Madeline (Foor) Manning and was born May 19, 1935 in Dudley, PA.

Dolores was a member of the Brush Valley United Methodist Church, and a member Brush Valley United Methodist Church...

November 9, 2021

James Edwin “Jim” Jennings, 72, of Coral died November 9, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late Richard C. and Frances Edith (Stewart) Jennings and was born September 2, 1949, in Indiana, PA.

He was a member of Luther Chapel Lutheran Church, Coral, PA and worked at FMC in Homer City...

November 7, 2021

Cathy Jean Polinsky, 72, of Homer City died November 7, 2021 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Ramsey) Troxell and was born December 13, 1948 in Strongstown, PA.

Cathy was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption, and was retired from Bilo, Homer City where she worked at the...

November 6, 2021

Louise Earley, 82, of Germantown, TN, died Saturday, November 6, at Brookdale Dogwood Creek Assisted Living Center after a long illness.  Formerly of Indiana, PA, she was the widow of former  Court of Common Pleas judge Robert C. Earley.

She was also a longtime member and past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, as well as a...

November 4, 2021

Geneva Rose Lazor, 80, of Homer City, PA, went to be with our Lord while surrounded by her family on November 4th, 2021. She was the daughter of Eugene and Bertha Barbarini, born on July 7th, 1941, at her forever home in Coy Junction.

Geneva lived a full 80 years of life as a loving wife to...

October 28, 2021

Isabel M. Silveri, 88, of Homer City, PA.

Today we lost a true original. Creative and vibrant with a knockout figure, she was the one you remembered from the party. She spun tales with frightening villains for her grandkids, and had friends doubled over from her raunchy jokes. She made every holiday magical. She never acted her...

October 27, 2021

Nicholas J. Kanyan, 86, of Black Lick, died October 27, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late John M. and Anette (Kirvonic) Kanyan and was born May 22, 1935 in Coral, Pennsylvania.

Nicholas was the owner of Kanyan Novelty Shop until his retirement in 2012.  He was a United States Army...

October 23, 2021

Sadie Mae McElwee, 93, of Lucernemines, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born March 10, 1928 in Bolivar, and was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Sadie Mae Stiffey.

She was loved by all of her family and friends and enjoyed her time in California with her son,...

October 15, 2021

Cynthia Ellen “Mam” Stewart, 65, Brush Valley died Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Virginia Zack and was born September 8, 1956 in Indiana, PA.

She was a member of the Brush Valley Calvary United Methodist Church and was retired from Rose Haven...

October 12, 2021

Felix Edward Szalkowski, 76, of Homer City (Brush Valley) died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Stella Szalkowski and was born on March 4, 1945 in Poland.

Felix was an Eagle Scout and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed his side-by-side, casinos, hunting, fishing,...

October 11, 2021

Helen Delores (Smith) Sowers, 93, of Graceton, PA passed away on October 11, 2021 to dance again with her husband of 53 years, Frank L. Sowers Sr, in heaven. She was the daughter of the late August “Gusty” and Mary (Duritzo) Smith and was born November 14, 1927 in Graceton.

Helen was a member of Our Lady...

October 9, 2021

LaRue Appleton, 89, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021. She was born September 28, 1932 in Brush Valley, PA, the eighth and youngest child of the late John Jefferson and Tessa Pearl (Wallace) Moose.

She was graduated from the former Brush Valley High School in 1950. She married the late...

October 6, 2021

Stefanie Ann “Stef” Heasley, 55, Indiana died October 6, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center following a long fight with breast cancer.  She was the daughter of Anthony and Janice Sicari and was born August 4, 1966 in Vandergrift, PA.

Stefanie graduated from Kiski Area High School in 1984 and attended the University of Pittsburgh where she...

October 6, 2021

Steven “Sparky” Beskid Jr., 80, of Coral, died October 6, 2021 peacefully at his home.  He was the son of the late Steven and Stella Mae (McAdoo) Beskid Sr. and was born February 21, 1941 in Graceton.

Steven was retired from Falcon Drilling and Trucking.  He enjoyed his retirement and loved spending time with grandchildren and great...

September 30, 2021

Twila (Wissinger) Stiles, 91, Homer City died September 30, 2021 at her daughters residence.  She was the daughter of the late Emerson and Bessie (Gibson) Wissinger and was born August 10, 1930 in Clymer, PA.

Twila was a member of the Homer City United Methodist Church, were she volunteered.  She was active with Meals on Wheels for...

September 27, 2021

Eugene R. “Gene” Stelma, 78, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 13, 1943 in Graceton, PA, he was the son of the late Victor and (Mary Kotzur) Stelma.

Following high school he served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge. Gene was employed by R&P as...

September 25, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Monroe Fenton, 85, of Greer, SC formerly of Homer City died September 25, 2021 in Greer, SC.  He was the son of the late Monroe C. and Cora (Kerr) Fenton and was born May 4, 1936 in Indiana, PA.  He was a member of St. Mary's Holy Protection Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer City.

Charles was...

September 15, 2021

Rachel Marie McAdams, 53, of Black Lick, PA passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born July 12, 1968 in Indiana.

She was the daughter of Karen and William Shetler. She was married to Terry L McAdams for 30 years who passed away in February 2016.

Rachel loved going to...

September 15, 2021

Catherine May (Bensinger) Hebert went to Heaven, peacefully, Friday, September 17, 2021 at Bethany Place Personal Care Home, Indiana, surrounded by her immediate family.

She was born October 23, 1916, in Allentown, PA, the oldest of five children, to J. Raymond and Florence (Slaughterback) Bensinger. Shortly thereafter they moved to Ashland, PA to take over the Bensinger...

September 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...