Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Betty J. Croft
January 21, 2025
Betty J. Croft, 93, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Agnes (Kurtz) Frederick and was born January 18, 1932 in Twin Rocks.
Betty enjoyed raising pugs. Her favorite pastime activities were shopping, yard sales and attending auctions and enjoying sweets. Betty enjoyed playing solitaire and loved family gatherings.
In addition to her...
June Kerecman
January 20, 2025
June Kerecman, born on April 21, 1944, in Elizabeth, PA, passed away on January 20, 2025, in Pleasant Hills, PA. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Richard Kerecman, and sister Jane Miller.June is Survived by her daughter, Deanne Paul and her husband Chris Paul; granddaughters, Cayla, Paige, Hayleigh. She is also survived by her nephews, Jack and...
William Keith Bonya
January 13, 2025
William Keith Bonya, 71, Homer City, died Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born August 8, 1953, in Indiana, PA, and was the son of the late John and Virginia (Jones) Bonya.
He is survived by his son, Benjamin Mathew (Kimberly) Bonya, Gulf Breeze, FL; his stepdaughter, Sarah Kay (Rich) Jobe, Indiana, PA; and his stepson, Neal. He is also survived...
Guerino Raglani
January 12, 2025
Guerino Raglani, 75, of Indiana, died on January 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Guerino Sr. and Anna (Horvath) Raglani and was born July 29, 1949, in Indiana, PA.
Guerino graduated from Laura Lamar High School and served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Homer City American Legion Post #493, the Indiana...
Francis Grego
December 13, 2024
Francis C. Grego, 84, of Blairsville, died December 13, 2024, at the Latrobe Hospital. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bresnock) Grego and was born September 16, 1940.
Francis was a member of SS Simon & Jude Church. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and vacationing at Myrtle Beach with his family. Francis also enjoyed walking his two dogs,...
Thomas Richard Oswald
December 12, 2024
Thomas Richard Oswald, 82, Homer City, died December 12, 2024, at Scenery Hill Manor. He was the son of the late Andrew and Nellie L. (Gobesky) Oswald and was born June 9, 1942, in Indiana, PA.
Thomas was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and served as a lector for many years. He was a longtime member of...
Betty M. Barber
December 3, 2024
Betty M Barber, 91, of Bradenton, FL (formerly of Homer City) is dancing in heaven, having passed from this life on December 3, 2024. She was born on March 30, 1933 to Lester and Viola Hatten and grew up in Chestnut Grove, Pa. She was formerly a member of the Homer City Alliance Church.
While living in Homer City, she worked...
Jacqueline A. Rellick
December 3, 2024
Jacqueline A. Rellick of Aultman, PA, peacefully departed this life on December 3, 2024, at the age of 95, surrounded by her family. Born on October 2, 1929, in Lucisboro, PA, Jacqueline was the daughter of Wayne and Helen (Burkett) Hetrick.
She was a devoted member of the Aultman Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, but spending time with her...
Vaughn Lee McGaughey
November 29, 2024
Vaughn Lee McGaughey, 90, passed away on November 29, 2024, at the home he built over fifty years ago. He was the son of the late Carl and Anna (Neal) McGaughey and was born on February 2, 1934.
In addition to his parents, his grandson, Carl Anderson, preceded him in death.
Vaughn is survived by his wife, Naomi (Patterson) McGaughey; his children,...
Chic Scott
November 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chic Scott. On Friday, November 22, 2024, she passed peacefully at home with her daughters by her side. Chic was born August 20, 1927, in Ephrata, PA, the youngest of nine siblings.
She married J. Denny Scott and moved to Homer City in 1953. She was best known for being the...
Lillian Marie Kinter
November 2, 2024
Lillian Marie Kinter, 84, Indiana, died November 2, 2024, at her late residence. She was the daughter of the late George Spellman and Marie Walbeck and was born on January 30, 1940, in Homer City.
She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and was employed at Homer City State Bank (S&T Bank) for 23 years. She graduated from Laura Lamar...
Nicholis Andrew Bobinets
November 1, 2024
Nicholis A. Bobinets, lovingly known as Pap, Dad, and Big Nick passed away November 1, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
Nick was born May 24, 1945 to his late parents, George and Rose Bobinets. Nick grew up in Coy and attended school at Laura Lamar High School, where he was a stand out athlete, often bragging about the undefeated...
Paul Pavlick
October 22, 2024
Paul R. Pavlick, 85, of Coral, died October 22, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late John and Mary Pavlick and was born October 26, 1938, in Coral, PA.
Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Donna; his brother Joe, his sister Pauline Wilson, infant brother Johnny L.,...
Inez E. Mouser
October 21, 2024
Beloved wife and mother, Inez E. (Garonzi) Mouser, 91, of Lucernemines, passed away at Indiana Regional Medical Center on October 21, 2024. Inez was born on March 18, 1933 to Tulio and Elizabeth Garonzi in Lucernemines.
Inez was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Lucernemines. As a teenager, she worked at Vetula's Market in (Yankeetown) Homer City...
Maxine Burkley
October 7, 2024
Maxine M. Burkley, age 83, of Lucernmines passed away October 7, 2024 at Westmoreland Hospital. Maxine was born on November 3, 1940 in Lucernmines and was the daughter of Steve and Marie (Biggie) Yanoscsik.
Maxine enjoyed The Steelers, camping, entertaining and spending time with her children.
She is survived by three daughters Debbie Dietz and husband Ralph of Greensburg; Connie Swets and...
Diletta M. Poprich
October 5, 2024
Diletta Marie Poprich, 75, of Lucernemines passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Sandy) Poprich and was born September 14, 1949.
Diletta enjoyed politics, golfing, bowling, poker and football and spent a lot of time watching her favorite Homer City athletes at their sporting events. She also...
Gloria Bartek
October 3, 2024
Gloria Jean (Miller) Bartek, 75, passed away on October 17, 2024, at The Gardens in Indiana, Pennsylvania. She was born on December 22, 1948, the daughter of George and Ruth (McGinnis) Miller.
Gloria was a lifelong resident of Indiana County. She graduated from Laura Lamar High School in Homer City in 1966. She married Raymond Bartek on August 12, 1967, and...
Frances M. Caylor
October 3, 2024
Frances M. Caylor, 72, of Coral, died October 3, 2024, at her late residence. She was born on November 27, 1952, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Rotosky) Wascak.
Frances was a member of the Red Barn Sportsman's Club. She was happiest when she spent time with family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and step-grandchildren, who lovingly...
Carl “Dwight” George
September 29, 2024
Carl “Dwight” George, 87, of Homer City, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1936, in Murrysville, PA, to Carl and Margaret (Altman) George and graduated from Laura Lamar High School.
On March 29, 1956, Dwight married his beloved wife, Julia (Taylor), and together they celebrated an incredible 66 years of...
Robert J Alexander
September 22, 2024
Robert J. Alexander, born June 15th, 1945, 79 years old, of Tearing Run Road, Homer City, PA, passed peacefully at home on September 22, 2024.
Bob was a hardworking, self-made businessman. Anyone who knew him or about him understood his family was his greatest accomplishment. Bob was passionate about hot rods, outstanding coonhounds, and hunting.
He is survived by his best friend...
