Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
William 'Billy' D. Anderson
November 13, 2016
William (Billy) D. Anderson Jr., 54 passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home in Rahway, NJ. Born in Ft. Belvoir, VA on December 29, 1961, Billy Graduated from NJIT, Newark, NJ in 1985 with a degree in Engineering. He lived in Rahway since 1977 where he was a member of St. Marys R. C. Church and served as...
George R. Wardo
November 5, 2016
George R. Wardo Jr of Homer City passed away November 5, 2016. George was born January 19, 1934 in Ramey, PA to George and Anna Wardo. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1958. He spent 33 years working in the coal mines. He was a member of the UMWA, American Legion Post #493, Tide Sportsmans Club, and Bethel Presbyterian...
Shirley Lucille George
November 5, 2016
Shirley Lucille George, 82, went to be with her LORD and Savior on November 5, 2016. She was the daughter of the late George M. and Rose Mae (Means) Merrill and was born March 16, 1934 in Big Run, PA. She was a member of the Homer City United Methodist Church. Shirley loved every minute of living on the farm...
John H. Zometsky
October 26, 2016
John H. Zometsky, 66, Lucernemines died October 26, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Walter W. and Dessie M. (Hamilton) Zometsky and was born January 4, 1950 in Indiana, PA. John was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan. He was also a member of the Red...
Rebecca G. Helman
October 20, 2016
Rebecca G. Helman, age 67, of Homer City died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her residence. Rebecca was born on September 12, 1949 in Beaver Falls, PA and was the daughter of George McKelvey, Sr. and Edith (Fofnaught) McKelvey. Rebecca was a member of the Homer City Historical Society. She is survived by her husband Daniel, Homer City and two...
James R. Conway, Sr.
October 18, 2016
Conway, James R., Sr., 79, Nanty Glo, passed away Oct.18, 2016 at home. Born Dec. 25, 1936, in Heilwood. Son of the late John and Ollie (Uncapher) Conway. Preceded in death by Granddaughter Shawna Lynn Conway; Brothers Carl, Pete, and George. Survived by his wife the former Wife Margaret Hoffman, Nanty Glo; Children; Dr. James R.(Jane) Conway, Strongstown; Janice (Michael)...
Carmella K. Kanyan
October 18, 2016
Carmella K. (Aloi) Kanyan, 90, Coral died October 18, 2016 at Hillsdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Ammendolia) Aloi and was born November 18, 1925 in Starford. Carmella was postal clerk and retired from the Coral Post Office after 24 years of employment. She was a member of Our Lady of...
Ronald Clair ('Duck') Mervine
October 14, 2016
Mervine, Ronald Clair Duck, 77, Homer City, passed away at home Oct.14, 2016. Born March 19, 1939 in Strongstown, son of the late Arthur and Althea (Hunter) Mervine. Preceded in death by grandson Walter Cox, III and brother Melvin. Survived by wife of 55 years Edna (Fyock) Mervine, Homer City. Children Barbara (Walter) Cox, Lock Haven; Ronald Clair Mervine, Jr.,...
Maryellen Olivette Yobbagy
October 13, 2016
Yobbagy, Maryellen Olivette (Mitchell), 81, Ebensburg, passed away Oct. 13, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 20, 1935 in Revloc. Oldest Child of George and Nellie Mitchell. Preceded in death by Parents, husband William Yobbagy, and partner Frank Skubik. Survived by Sons William Yobbagy, Jr and wife Cathy Gallagher, Edward Yobbagy and wife Connie, Thomas Yobbagy and partner Keith...
Lucy A. Magalich
October 12, 2016
Lucy A. Magalich, age 57, of Lucernemines died of cancer on October 12, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Lucy was born on August 17, 1959 in Indiana, PA and was the daughter of Norman and Betty (Kelly) Fleming. Lucy was a member of Club Savoy in Homer City and the American Legion Ladies Auxillary #437,...
Joseph 'Patsy' Ashman
October 11, 2016
Joseph Patsy Ashman, age 94, of Homer City died October 11, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. He was born December 11, 1921 and was the son of Joseph Ashman and Twila Margaret (Skerbulish) Adamsky. Patsy was a charter member of the Tide Sportsmans Club. He was also a semi-pro baseball player in Canada and played in the R & P...
John Joseph Fetchko
October 11, 2016
John Joseph Fetchko, Jr., age 18, of Josephine, died October 11, 2016. He was born on September 3, 1998 in Alabama and was the son of John J. Fetchko, Sr. John was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral Site. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting at the rifle range and dirt bike riding. He was an accomplished...
Lois 'Faye' Jerome
October 8, 2016
83, a lifelong resident of Nanty Glo, passed away in Orange Park, Fl. Born Nov. 11, 1932, daughter of the late Fabian and Ellen (Waldron) Sybert. Preceded in death by husband Michael Jerome, to whom she was married to for 34 years; and sister, Darlene Sybert. Survived by daughter, Michele Lynn James and son-in-law, Dr. Robert James, Orange Park, Fl.;...
Raymond Gerber
October 7, 2016
Raymond D., 94, of Mundy's Corner, died peacefully, Friday October 7, 2016, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 2, 1921, in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Albert and Myrtle (Karl) Gerber. Preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Alberta (Simpson) Gerber; four sons, Rodney (Donna);...
Robert J. Hessler
October 6, 2016
Hessler, Robert J. Bob, 44, Mundys Corner, passed away Oct. 6, 2016 at home. Born May 24, 1972. Son of Daryl J. Hessler and Judith (Fry) Gillin. Preceded in death by Mother Judith, and Grandfathers Robert Fry and Walter Hessler, and Uncle Robert Hegedus. Surviving is his wife the former Kelly Kris, Mundys Corner. Children; Jacob R. (Kate), currently serving...
Maria Lisabetta Martini
October 1, 2016
Maria Lisabetta Martini, age 92 of Homer City passed away peacefully Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Shadyside Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born on January 18, 1924 in Rovere Veronese, Italy and was the daughter of Ernesto and Josephine (Garonzi) Sauro. Maria was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. Her life centered around her...
Rocco J. DeChurch
September 29, 2016
Rocco J. DeChurch, 72, Indiana died September 29, 2016 at Rosebrook Personal Care Home, Sarver, PA. He was the son of the late Larry and Helen (Sarra) DeChurch and was born August 23, 1944 in Homer City. He was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Parish. Rocco enjoyed music and was an exceptional drummer. After retirement, he played with...
Betty Lou (Baker) Wilson
September 29, 2016
Betty Lou (Baker) Wilson, 95, Homer City died September 29, 2016 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Cleveland and Rebecca Jane (McCombs) Baker and was born December 3, 1920 in Homer City, PA She was employed by Syntron during the war and later worked at Sickenbergers Drug Store and Harmon's five and ten....
Deborah Ann (Dolan) Succheralli
September 12, 2016
Deborah Ann Succheralli, 66, Indiana died September 12, 2016 at Indian Haven. She was the daughter of the late John and Edith (Kreinbrook) Dolan and was born January 11, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant, PA. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Christian Daughters of America and the Indiana Alumni of Nurses. Deborah graduated from Latrobe School...
Judith Ann Oswalt
September 10, 2016
Judith A. Oswalt, 72, of Indiana, PA went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Saint Josephs East Hospital, KY. She was born December 6, 1943 in Indiana, PA the daughter of Robert and Betty Jeffrey. She was a member of Homer City United Methodist Church and served on the church council. She retired from Homer Center...
