Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Betty Jean (Luksic) Ligon
September 9, 2016
Betty Jean Ligon (Luksic) passed away peacefully on September 9, 2016; she was 82. Betty was born in Homer City, PA on August 7, 1934 to Tony and Katie Luksic. Betty attended IUP School of Nursing and graduated in 1954 as a Registered Nurse. She moved to Port Costa, CA in the early 1960s where she continued her nursing career...
Mabel Nora Zofchak
September 4, 2016
Mabel Nora Zofchak, 84, Waterman died September 4, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was the daughter of the late Murray W. and Ida (Peterman) Boyer and was born February 6, 1932 in Indiana. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Homer City and the Homer City Senior Citizens. Mabel is survived by six children,...
Philip Beckett
August 31, 2016
Beckett, Philip, 96, Mineral Point, Passed away Aug. 31, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born 6-19-1920 in Confluence. Son of the late Harry and Corda Sue (Vought) Beckett. Preceded in death by wife Leona (Firl) Beckett. Brothers Forrest, Glen, and David. Survived by Children; Elizabeth B. (Gary) Leventry, Severn, Md.; Susan (James) Yeager, Hastings; Thomas (Zoyla) Beckett, Casa Grande, Az.;...
Edmund S. Zalewski
August 31, 2016
Edmund S. Zalewski, Sr., 94,Indiana, formerly of Monessen died August 31, 2016 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Peter and Rosalie (Sobieska) Zalewski and was born June 25, 1922 in Monessen, PA. Mr. Zalewski was employed by Wheeling/Pittsburgh Steel, Monessen, PA and was a United States Army Veteran having served in WWII while stationed...
Mary Younkin
August 30, 2016
Mary (Oblinsky) Younkin, 88, Ebensburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Aug. 30, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 9, 1928 in Nanty Glo. Daughter of the late George and Mary (Boback) Oblinsky. Preceded in death by husband Paul, infant son Mark, brothers John, George, Thomas, and Steven. Sister Irene Molesky. Survived by children Paul (Diana)...
Isabel R. Shandick
August 20, 2016
Isabel R. Shandick, age 97, of Lucernemines, PA. died Saturday, August 20, 2016 At Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. She was born on January 27, 1919 in Barnesboro, PA and was the daughter of William T. and Edith (Marsh) Reid. Isabel is survived by 1 daughter Patricia Pat Gonda and husband William 'Curly', Homer City, PA. and two sons, William Bill...
Dorothy Mae Morris
August 20, 2016
Dorothy Mae Morris, age 96, of Homer City, died August 20, 2016 at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Blacklick, PA. She was born on May 9, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of John and Emily (Carnahan) Riedel. Dorothy is survived by three sons; Rev. Paul and wife Georgia Morris, Homer City; David and companion Stacey Nichols, Belle...
Helen Susan 'Suzy' Purpura
August 13, 2016
Helen Susan (Suzy) Purpura of Penn Run, PA, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on August 13, 2016. She was born November 22, 1966, in Indiana, PA, to Joseph F. and Frances H. Pellegrene. Suzy was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many. To all she was...
Rudolph Albert Steffish
August 13, 2016
Rudolph Albert Steffish, 92, of Creekside passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of George and Mary Katherine (Hardick) Stefffish. Rudy was born July 24, 1924 in Hamilton. He was a proud WWII Veteran who served in World War II for six years. He worked in the coal mines for 32 years...
Stella (Restauri) Grembi
August 12, 2016
Grembi, Stella (Restauri), 90, Nanty Glo , passed away Aug.12, 2016, at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg. Born Nov. 1, 1925 in Export. Daughter of the late Giuseppi and Rosina Restauri. Preceded in death by husband Dominick J. Grembi; Sisters Frances Vaglia and Della McPhee. Brother Nick Restauri. Nieces and nephew Julia and Pete Vaglia and Joann (Restauri) McHugh. Survived by Sons...
Adelaide 'Addie' (Thiec) Kuzilla
August 10, 2016
Kuzilla, Adelaide Addie (Thiec), 76, Nanty Glo, passed away at home, 8-10-16. Born 6-17-1940 in Spangler. Daughter of the late Gordon and Margaret (Hauret) Thiec. Preceded in death by son-in-law Jeff Ray. Survived by husband of 54 years Albert Kuzilla, Sr. Children Natalie Kuzilla (Roy Dickert), New Florence; Peggy (Jeff) Ray, Nanty Glo; Albert Kuzilla, Jr. (Karen Newcomer), Ebensburg. Grandchildren...
Viola (Yonker) Ray
August 9, 2016
Ray, Viola ( Yonker ), 89, Nanty Glo, passed away at her home, Aug. 9, 2016. Born July 29, 1927 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Robert E. and Mabel (McDowell) Yonker. Proceeded in death by son Jeff, 1st husband Ambrose JJ. Boyd. 4 sisters and 2 brother Survived by Husband of 53 years John Jack Ray, Nanty Glo. Children...
Carol Jo (Kephart) Wardo
August 8, 2016
Carol Jo Kephart Wardo, 76, of Homer City passed away on August 8, 2016. She was born October 21, 1939 to Dorsey and May Kephart. In her early years, Jo worked for FMC, Homer City until her division closed. She then dedicated herself to her family. There are many wonderful memories of her Sunday dinners, holiday meals, and her homemade...
John 'Jack' Ross Rumbaugh
July 21, 2016
John Ross (Jack) Rumbaugh, age 92, of Brush Valley died July 21, 2016. He was was born in Homer City on July 11, 1924 where he resided for 71 years before moving to Brush Valley, Pa 21 years ago. The son of Ross Roy and Charlotte Irene (Jacoby) Rumbaugh, he retired after 38 years from Syntron Company (FMC), Homer City...
Clarence Stewart
July 13, 2016
Clarence David Pud Stewart, 88, of Indiana died July 13, 2016 at St. Andrew Village. He was born November 16, 1927 in Dilltown to Harrison Harry and Blanche (Tomb) Stewart. Pud lived in Brush Valley for most of his life and spent winters in Fort Myers, Florida. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a lumberman and truck...
Mary Murowski
June 24, 2016
Mary (Hannak) Murowski, 78, Twin Rocks, passed away June 24, 2016 at Cambria Care Center. Born Feb.19, 1938 in Heilwood. Daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Hannak. Preceded in death Daughter Debra Murowski. Brothers and sisters Evelyn Lanzendorfer, Fred, Joe, Jane Hannak. Survived by Husband of 59 years Carl Murowski, Twin Rocks. Son Carl (Tina) Murowski, Twin Rocks. Grandchildren...
Nancy Lynn Mowry
June 4, 2016
Nancy Ann, beloved mother and adored by all who knew her, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ on June 4, 2016 with her daughter Nancy Lynn by her side. She grew up in Nanty Glo, PA and after attending Bowling Green University she was selected to be a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines. She married Clinton Warren Mowry and resided...
Thomas E. Rager
May 29, 2016
Thomas E. Rager, 45, Josephine died May 29, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of Carl and Wanda (Syster) Rager and was born November 16, 1971 in Indiana, PA. Tom enjoyed all water sports especially boating, loved jamming to music and shredding down a mountain on skis. He was employed at Torrance State Hospital as a prison guard....
Fabrizio Pirrone
May 23, 2016
Fabrizio Pirrone, 35, of Indiana, PA passed away May 23, 2016 at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He was the son of Enzo and Nancy (Rubino) Pirrone and was born July 20, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois. Fabrizio started the F.A.B. (Fighting All Battles) Foundation, helping other people affected by leukemia. He was employed by M.D. Sleppy...
Carl E. Shaffer
May 20, 2016
Carl E. Shaffer, 72, Homer City died Friday, May 20, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Michael and Hazel (McKendrick) Shaffer and was born June 8, 1943 in Josephine, PA. He was a member of the Homer City American Legion and the AOH, Connecticut. Carl worked at Teledyne Rodney in Massachusetts for 22 years and...
