Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Jerry P. Solar
March 2, 2021
Jerry P. Solar, 71, of Homer City, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
Born April 6, 1949, in Arnold, he was the son of Simon Solar and Pauline (Miskech).
He is survived by his brothers, Simon Solar, of Arnold, Al Solar and family, of Tarentum, and William Solar and family,...
LaRue Elizabeth (Morris) Terlion
March 2, 2021
LaRue Elizabeth (Morris) Terlion, 82, of Graceton (formerly of Heilwood), died March 2, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana. She was born April 21, 1938, in Alverda. LaRue was the daughter of Mertin and Madeline (McNulty) Morris.
LaRue was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, the Coral-Graceton Volunteer Fire Company Ladies’...
William Bencic
February 24, 2021
William Bencic, 88, of Homer City died February 24, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village. He was the son of the late Nicholas Sr. and Marie (Marobic) Bencic and was born July 12, 1932 in Homer City.
William was a member of the Homer City American Legion Post #493 and the Red Barn Sportsman Club. He was an...
Bernice E. (Shermenti) Bavone
February 21, 2021
Bernice E. (Shermenti) Bavone, 82, Homer City died February 21, 2021 at Beacon Ridge. She was the daughter of late Andrew and Mildred (Zoldak) Shermenti and was born October 24, 1938 in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania.
Bernice was a Foot Reflexologist who started her business in 1978. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and...
Michael Shawn Martin
February 20, 2021
Michael Shawn Martin, 56, of Clifton Springs, New York died unexpectedly at his house in Mars Hill, Maine on February 20, 2021. Mike was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania and graduated from Homer Center High School in 1982. He married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Martin (nee Butler) in 1989. He was born under a wandering star and his journey...
Kenneth W. Brode
February 3, 2021
Kenneth W. Brode, 98, Indiana died February 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1922 in Ravenna, Ohio to Walter Damon Brode and Vera (Hurd) Brode.
He was a retired Professor of German at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his wife, Cinda A. (Roebuck) Brode; his children, Kenneth M....
Christopher Daniel Walker
January 28, 2021
In loving Memory of Christopher Daniel Walker
Christopher Daniel Walker 31, passed away on January 28, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Walker and three children, Aonna, Abby, and Dustin; his father and mother, Frank Walker and Iliana Walker; siblings, Anthony Walker, Iliana Simmers and husband, Nathan Simmers, Michelle Walker, and Tyler Walker; nephews, Jaxsyn,...
Philip A. Dallas
January 23, 2021
Philip A. Dallas, 54, of Seward died January 23, 2021, due to an accident he suffered at home. He was born September 22, 1966 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.
Phil was a loving and caring husband who was always there for me. He will be sorely missed and we will carry him in our hearts forever.
Phil...
Jacob John Ulichnie
January 16, 2021
Jacob John Ulichnie Jr, 88, Indiana, died January 15, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Trauma Center. He was the son of the late Jacob and Anna Ulichnie Sr. and was born March 7, 1932 in Lucernemines, PA.
Mr. Ulichnie was retired from R&P Coal Company after 43 years in the coal mines. He loved going camping, fishing, and...
Mellisa Ann Coleman
January 13, 2021
Mellisa Ann Coleman, 41 of Derry, PA died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Pittsburgh, PA. She was the daughter of the late, Bernadette Coleman and was born May 8, 1979 in Latrobe PA.
She is survived by her three children, Kyle Joshua, Brady Robert, and Emily Rose Coleman and 1 step daughter, Madison Kikel.
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John Joseph Rhoades
January 9, 2021
John Joseph Rhoades, 80, passed away Saturday January 9, 2021, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. John was born in 1940 in Indiana County to Irene and Henry Rhoades. He was an active member of Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer City. After graduating from Laura...
Alex Johnston
January 8, 2021
Alex “Cotton” Johnston, 96, of Homer City, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 21, 1924, in Derry, PA, the son of Alex Johnston, Sr. and Emma (Long) Johnston. Alex graduated from Homer City High School in 1942, and was drafted into military service during World War II. He...
Phyllis Jean (Coleman) Elliott
January 3, 2021
Phyllis Jean (Coleman) Elliott, 69, Homer City died January 3, 2021 in Shadyside Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Omar and Catherine Ann Carroll (Romanish) Coleman and was born April 2, 1951 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, a 1969 graduate of Laura Lamar...
Diane (Barney) Doyle
2021
Diane Doyle went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 at 3:35 PM. She was the daughter of George and Delores Barney and was born August 16th, 1956 in Indiana Pennsylvania.
Diane is survived by her son Caleb, her daughter-in-law Marina, her grandson Jeremy, her significant other Robbie Bokash, and nephews Mathew (Jenn)...
Rose Mary (Menegatti) Benamati
2021
Rose Mary Benamati, 86, Homer City died April 29, 2021 at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home. She was the daughter of the late Tranquillo and Maria Menegatti and was born June 21, 1934 in Yankeetown.
Rose was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, a secretary for twenty years at Homer Center School District, and...
Mark Alan Torzok
2021
Mark Alan Torzok passed away on April 3rd, 2021 at the age of 61, with his family by his side. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile, giggle, and lots of scripture.
A true modern day Renaissance man, from teaching his kids math, building roads...
James Max Carruthers
2021
James Max Carruthers, 82, Homer City, Pennsylvania died April 3, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana. He was the son of the late Max R. and Martha K. Carruthers and was born in Mount Union, Pennsylvania.
James was a member of the Homer City United Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Clerk of Session, and...
Mary (Chimino) Herman
2021
Mary Herman, 94, of Homer City, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born June 8, 1926 to the late Casper and Theresa (Graceffa) Chimino. Mary was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.
The core of Mary’s being was to love and care for her family. As the youngest of seven children. Mary was asked...
Catherine Ann (Mayausky) Ondo
December 28, 2020
Catherine Ann Ondo, 72, of Homer City died December 28, 2020 in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Vincent and Joanna (Mattio) Mayausky and was born November 4, 1948 in Indiana.
Catherine loved spending time with her family and friends and made everyone feel welcome and important. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels...
Lyle Delos Smith
December 27, 2020
Lyle Delos Smith, 63, Indiana died December 27, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Darl and Marie Smith and was born January 21, 1957.
Lyle was a devoted husband and father, lifelong member of the Moose family, the Homer City American Legion and served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked...
