Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
William Paul Jennings, Sr.
January 7, 2016
William Paul Jennings Sr. age 97 of Home, formerly of Homer City, Pa, died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the IRMC, Indiana PA. He was born September 6, 1918 at Cokeville, Pa. and was the son of the late John and Lydia Jennings. Bill was a retired coal miner having been employed by the R and P coal company and...
Michael Stabile
January 6, 2016
Michael Stabile, 91, of Lucernemines passed away January 6, 2016 at Beacon Manor. He was the son of the late Rosario and Nicolina (Palmero) Stabile and was born February 13, 1924 in Lucernemines. Michael was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption and was an usher there for many years, the Sons of Italy, and a local and dedicated...
Gerald Eugene Hamilton
January 3, 2016
Gerald Eugene Hamilton, 89, Lucernemines died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Joseph and Suzie (Pennington) Hamilton and was born February 4, 1926 in Glen Campbell, PA. Gerald worked at the coal mines in Lucernemines and later at the Indiana Gazette before retiring from the Oneida mine in Brush Valley....
Andrew L. Churilla
January 2, 2016
Andrew L. Larry Churilla, 69, Nanty Glo, died Jan. 2, 2016, at home. Born June 30, 1946, in Jackson Township, son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Lightcap) Churilla. Survived by wife, the former Sadie Rummell, Nanty Glo; children, Larry A. (Sandra) Churilla, Easy Taylor; Denise E. (Alfred) Rummel, Hastings; and Brian E. (Tracy) Churilla, Nanty Glo; and grandchildren, Amanda,...
Mary Jo (Banks) -Lyttle
December 21, 2015
Mary Jo Banks-Lyttle, 52, of Marion Center died December 21, 2015 at her late residence. She was the daughter of Ted and Connie (Kinter) Banks and was born September 18, 1963 in Indiana, PA. Mary Jo received both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in business and business education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Mary Jo started...
George J. Colesar
December 17, 2015
George J. Colesar, 63, Indiana died Thursday, December 17, 2015, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late George John and Susanna (Baran) Colesar and was born October13, 1952 in Homer City. George was a 1970 graduate of Homer-Center High School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Steelers fan. George worked for...
Ruth (Shadle) Yarnal
December 15, 2015
Ruth Yarnal, 92, Homer City died December 15, 2015 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Bessie (Dodson) Shadle and was born January 10, 1923 in Indiana County. Ruth was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Brush Valley. Ruth was a women of great faith who was devoted to her home...
John 'JR' Reed
December 14, 2015
John JR Reed, 62 of Coral, was called home to the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2015. Born on September 9, 1953, he was the son of Joseph and Lena (Sacco) Reed of Indiana, PA and a 1972 graduate of Homer-Center High School. JR worked for PennDOT, the R&P Coal Company, and Specialty Tires of America. He was a member...
Paul Nathaniel Bossart, Jr.
December 7, 2015
Paul Nathaniel Bossart Jr., 85, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. Paul was born May 24, 1930, in Pittsburgh, a son of Dr. Paul Nathaniel and Eugenia Evelyn (Brown) Bossart. Paul lived in Swissvale as a young child and grew up in Cheswick. Paul graduated from West Deer High School (now Deer Lakes) where he was an athlete on the basketball...
Ashley Thelma Orr
December 6, 2015
Ashley Thelma Orr, 98, Homer City died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Bethany Place, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Roy and Dollie Belle (Brickell) Beers and was born April 2, 1917 in Shelocta. Ashley was a member of Luther Chapel Church Coral. She is survived by her son, Richard James Orr and his wife, Sara, Homer...
Phyllis Jean (Darnley) Popp
November 29, 2015
Phyllis Jean (Darnley) Popp, 71, Homer City died November 29, 2015 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Edna (Harmon) Darnley and was born January 11, 1944. She was a member of St. Marys Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer City. Phyllis loved spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting and she also enjoyed reading. She...
Sophie (Bindas) Kokolis
November 28, 2015
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress, my GOD, in whom I trust. Sophie (Bindas) Kokolis went to be with her LORD on Saturday, November 28, 2015. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family....
Frank Mlinarich
November 21, 2015
Frank Mlinarich, 81, of Graceton, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana. He was the son of the late Joseph and Katharine Yancy Mlinarich and was born March 9, 1934, in Homer City. He was a member of Our Lady of The Assumption Parish, where he served as an usher for many years. He belonged to...
Mildred M. (Miller) Henry
November 13, 2015
Mildred M. Henry, age 72, of Homer City passed away Friday morning, November 13, 2015 at Allegheny General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (Bell) Miller and was born January 30, 1943 in Clarion, PA. Mildred loved quilting and bird watching. She also enjoyed spending time with her family at her...
Roseann (Henry) Komlosky
November 7, 2015
Roseann Komlosky, 65, Waterman died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at her late residence. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Louise (Kopchak) Henry and was born March 27, 1956 in Indiana, PA . Roseanne is survived by her husband, Paul E. Komlosky; two daughters, Regina Komlosky, Blackjack and Pauline Hilty, Homer City. She is also survived by three...
Martha Mae (Taylor) Smith
November 4, 2015
Martha Mae (Taylor) Smith, 82, Homer City died November 4, 2015 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Winneski) Taylor andwas born February 21, 1933 in Homer City. Martha is survived by four sons, Joseph A. Smith and wife Patricia, Homer City; Rodney Stewart, Clarksburg; Edward Stewart, Clarksburg and Robert A. Smith, California; eight...
Agnes (Cush) Mester
November 3, 2015
Agnes (Cush) Mester, 89, Homer City died November 3, 2015 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Misik) Cush and was born May 25, 1926 in Lucernemines, Pennsylvania. Agnes is a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. She is survived by three children, Bernadette and her husband Michael of Arlington, Virginia; Joseph...
Mary Elizabeth (Tanner) Rokosky
November 1, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Rokosky, age 63, passed away peacefully at UPMC Shadyside hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by her family on November 1, 2015. She was born on February 24, 1952 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to Richard and Bernice (Poole) Tanner. She graduated from Homer Center High School in 1970. On April 29, 1972 she married William (Bill) Rokosky. Together, they had one...
Marian (Fletchko) Fonner
October 13, 2015
Marian (Fetchko) Fonner, 90, Punxsutawney died October 13, 2015 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Buckshaw) Fetchko and was born May 24, 1925 in Greensburg. She was a member of SS Cosmas and Damian Church, Punxsutawney. Marian loved crossword puzzles, cooking (she made the best lemon meringue pie) and writing short stories about...
Debra M. (Muller) Bell
October 8, 2015
Debra M. Bell, 58, Lucernemines died October 8, 2015 at the Communities of Indian Haven. She was the daughter of Paul and Mary Jane (Wargo) Muller and was born October 4, 1957 in Indiana, PA. Debra was member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and enjoyed sewing and crafts. She was an US Army Veteran and worked in the...
