Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
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...
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...
