Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Loanne :Joy' Dillon
June 23, 2018
Dillon- Joanne F. Joy (Galuszka), 68, Vinco, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away June 23, 2018 at the home of her daughter Sandra (Larry) Churilla and their son Andrew. She was born Oct. 30, 1949 in Philadelphia. Daughter of the late John S. and Mary R. (Kendra) Galuszka. Preceded in death by husband Edward J. Dillon and an infant brother. Joanne...
Sandra A. (Bruno) Nedrich
June 22, 2018
Sandra A. Nedrich, 66, Nanty Glo, passed away June 22, 2018. Preceded in death by step father John and mother Mary (Kline) McDermott. Survived by loving husband of 48 years Ronald J. Sons Ronald Jr. (Jennifer) Nedrich and Todd Nedrich and Candice Fellon. Grandchildren Nicole, Lillie, and Joseph. Siblings Antoinette (John) Galli; Kathleen (John) Clark; Brain (Kim) McDermott; Carole (Dave)...
Mary Clara (Snyder) Bennett
June 21, 2018
Mary Clara Bennett, 97 of Brush Valley passed away Thursday, June 22, 2018 at the Communities of Indian Haven. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Snyder) Snyder and was born August 16, 1920 in Brush Valley. In addition to being a homemaker, Mary was actively employed with the Bennett Nursery. She was an avid gardener and...
James T. 'Frex' Waldron
June 12, 2018
Waldron, James, T.,Frex, 71, Nanty Glo, passed away June 12, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born Oct. 27, 1946 in Johnstown. Son of William and Dorothy (Bracken) Waldron. Preceded in death by father, brothers-in-law Roger Holby, Jack Korotko, Fred OFarrell, Don Szydlik, and Vince Colaianne. Sister-in-law Sara Szydlik. Frex is survived by his loving wife of 47 years the former Kathleen...
Elaine Janet Warzel
June 5, 2018
Warzel- Elaine Janet, 73, Portage, formerly of Twin Rocks, passed away June 5, 2018 at Maple Winds Care Center. She was born Jan. 28, 1945 in Cambria Conty. Daughter of the late Theodore and Anna (Mackanick) Warzel. Preceded in death by brother John and his wife Sarah Warzel. Elaine is survived by brother Edward (Arlene) Warzel, Laurel, MD. Nieces and...
Eugene J. Berfield
June 5, 2018
Eugene J. Berfield, 72, of Homer City, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late LaRue and Ilene (Haynes) Berfield and was born May 24, 1946, in St. Marys. Eugene was a member of the Homer City United Methodist Church, where he was an usher and served on various committees. He...
John J. ('Juno') Kasecky, Jr.
June 5, 2018
Kasecky- John J., Jr., Juno, 67, Blacklick Twp., passed away June 5, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Dec. 11, 1950 in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Francis (Cherney) Kasecky, Sr. John is survived by his wife of 44 years Mary T.(Hurley) Kasecky. Sons John, III, Nanty Glo; David, Shermans Dale; James (RaeAnn), Blacklick Twp. Grandchildren...
Frank Piraino
June 2, 2018
Frank Piraino, age 88, of Coral died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his residence. Frank was born on January 9, 1930 in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was the son of Thomas and Mary (Grimaldi) Piraino. Frank enjoyed spending time with his family, sitting in the sun, mowing the lawn, going to Atlantic City with his wife, going out to eat, listening...
Sandra Lee (Witmer) Steffey
May 28, 2018
Sandra Lee Steffey, 69, Homer City died Monday, May 28, 2018 at her residence. She was the daughters of the late Harry David and Ellen Mae (Tirney) Witmer and was born February 4, 1949 in Indiana, PA. Sandy was a neighborhood mom and a great wife. Always took care of everyone, family meant everything to her, the Greatest Mom Ever....
Agnes Nazick
May 25, 2018
Nazick- Agnes, 89, Nanty Glo, Passed away May 25, 2018 at her home. She was born Dec. 13, 1928 in Bolivar. Daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Paunovich) Nazick. Preceded in death by sisters Caroline Nazick, Rose Kozel, and Mary Nazick. Brothers Vincent and Nicholas. Brothers-in-law Walter Kozel, Sylvester Harris, and Anthony Brzozowski. Sister-in-law Katherine Nazick. Agnes is survived...
Peter Rzeczkowski
May 20, 2018
Peter Rzeczkowski, 77, of Homer City passed away on 5/20/18. He was born in Westmoreland on May 5, 1941. Petey loved the Holidays, his daily Bible verses, and his Rosary; which he always kept close to his heart. He also enjoyed going out to eat, outings with his housemates and caregivers, and talking about his life on the farm and...
Mary R. Obush
May 19, 2018
Mary R. (Ream) Obush, 90, Homer City, passed away May 19, 2018 at the Communities of Indian Haven. She was born Nov. 16, 1927 in Glasgow. Daughter of the late Harry C. and Celia (Britton) Ream. She was preceded in death by her husband John Obush, brothers Vince, Harold, Theodore, Marlin, and George. Mary is survived by daughters Leslie Martin...
Francis E. O'Farrell
May 19, 2018
OFarrell- Francis E. ,Sr., 78, Nanty Glo, passed away May 19, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 12, 1940. Son of the late Edward and Rose (Rummell) OFarrell, Sr. He is preceded in death by a sister Beatrice and brother Ken. Francis is survived by his wife the former Regina Hoffman, Nanty Glo....
Jenny Margaret (Piccolini) Reid
May 5, 2018
Jenny Margaret Reid, 90, Homer City died Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Communities of Indian Haven. She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Battestilli) Piccolini and was born April 11, 1928 in Homer City. Jenny with her husband was the owner and operator of the Out of the Way Inn, Homer City, Deacon at the United Presbyterian...
Timothy J. Williamson
May 3, 2018
Williamson, Timothy J., 56, Nanty Glo, passed away at Memorial Medical Center May 3, 2018. He was born Dec 12, 1961 in Johnstown. Son of the late James and Kay (Graham) Williamson. Preceded in death by brother-in-law Melvin Roles. Timothy is survived by children Brandon (Crystal) Williamson and Deidra (Matt) Dumm, and there mother Brenda (O Farrell) Williamson. Granddaughter Abby...
Phyllis 'Toby' (McNelley) Daughenbaugh
May 1, 2018
Daughenbaugh, Phyllis, (McNelley) Toby, 71, Mundys Corner, passed away may 1, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Dec. 18, 1946 in Rockwood TN. Daughter of the late Arthur Lawson and Audrey (Goddard) McNelley. Daughter Linda Daughenbaugh. Brother Raymond McNelley and sister Linda Fitch. Toby is survived by her Husband of 52 years Edwin Daughenbaugh, Mundys Corner. Children Edwin...
Evelyn D. (Detwiler) Miller
April 21, 2018
Miller, Evelyn D. (Detwiler), 92, Northern Cambria passed away April 21, 2018 at her home. She was born Aug. 24, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (Kopina) Detwiler. She is preceded in death by husband William J. Miller; Sister Geraldine Ober; Brothers James, Donald, Rudy and Eugene; Son-in-law Dennis Zanin. Evelyn is survived by her children...
George B. Staniscia
April 19, 2018
George B. Staniscia, 93, Lucernemines died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at The Communities of Indian Haven. He was the son of the late Camillo and Anna (Canzano) Staniscia and was born January 19, 1925 in Blairsville. George was a wonderful craftsman, making rifles and carving stocks. He also enjoyed building models and radio control boats. However, he truly loved and...
Theodore Edwin Bowser
April 19, 2018
Theodore Edwin Bowser, 74, Brush Valley died April 19, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Thomas Theodore and Laura Harriet (Brown) Bowser and was born September 11, 1943 in Johnstown. Ted was a retired mine worker and a member of UMWA local #488, Lucernmines. He loved his family and his little Cub Cadet...
James 'Bill' Fitch
April 16, 2018
Fitch, James, Bill, 82, Ebensburg, passed away April 16, 2018 at his home . He was born Feb. 28, 1936 in Bethesda, OH. Son of the late Charles and Pearl (Ross) Fitch. Preceded in death by wife Linda Fitch and sister Charlotte Louise Fort. Bill is survived by Daughter Kristy McCloskey; Grandson Brennon McCloskey. He is the brother of Ruth...
