Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Frances M. Caylor
October 3, 2024
Frances M. Caylor, 72, of Coral, died October 3, 2024, at her late residence. She was born on November 27, 1952, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Rotosky) Wascak.
Frances was a member of the Red Barn Sportsman's Club. She was happiest when she spent time with family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and step-grandchildren, who lovingly...
Carl “Dwight” George
September 29, 2024
Carl “Dwight” George, 87, of Homer City, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1936, in Murrysville, PA, to Carl and Margaret (Altman) George and graduated from Laura Lamar High School.
On March 29, 1956, Dwight married his beloved wife, Julia (Taylor), and together they celebrated an incredible 66 years of...
Robert J Alexander
September 22, 2024
Robert J. Alexander, born June 15th, 1945, 79 years old, of Tearing Run Road, Homer City, PA, passed peacefully at home on September 22, 2024.
Bob was a hardworking, self-made businessman. Anyone who knew him or about him understood his family was his greatest accomplishment. Bob was passionate about hot rods, outstanding coonhounds, and hunting.
He is survived by his best friend...
Michelle Irene Amero
September 18, 2024
Michelle Irene Amero, 53 of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on Wednesday September 18,2024. She is now in the presence of Angels surrounded by her family. Michelle was born on July 7 th , 1971, in Indiana PA and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1990. Michelle was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She began taking care...
Henry Alex Hobart
September 12, 2024
Henry Alex Hobart Jr., 66, McIntyre died September 12, 2024 at his late residence. He was the son of the late Henry A. and Shirley M. (Zagurskie) Hobart and was born April 10, 1958 in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Henry loved fixing electronics and was an Emergency Amateur Radio Operator. He was employed as a repairman for The TV Shop and later as...
Dennis Catalano
September 11, 2024
Dennis Catalano entered the Doors of Heaven to be with The Lord and Savior on September 11, 2024. He is the son of the late Donald and Nancy Catalano.
Everyone knew him by his nickname “Chico”. He was loving, kind, gentle and had a heart of gold. He was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Homer City,...
George E Marsh
September 1, 2024
George E. Marsh, 83, Homer City, died Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his residence. He was the son of the late Theodore and Rosella Marsh and was born on April 15, 1941, in Indiana County.
George was a member of the Homer City American Legion, Post #493, and the Club Savoy Homer City. He enjoyed hunting and working outdoors and loved...
Bonnie R. Loughner
August 11, 2024
Bonnie R. Loughner, 74, West Haven, Connecticut, formerly of Homer City, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Agnes (Burkley) Loughner and was born on March 26, 1950, in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Bonnie was retired from Indiana Regional Medical Center, where she worked as a service aide. She was a member of...
Harold Dwight Moorhead
July 28, 2024
Harold Dwight Moorhead, 82, Blairsville died July 28, 2024, at his late residence with his loving wife Judy by his side. He was the son of the late Dale and Hazel Moorhead and was born November 12, 1941, in Indiana, PA.
Harold graduated from Laura Lamar High School in 1959. Following graduation he served in the United Stated National Guard. Prior...
Iva Mary Syster
July 18, 2024
Iva Mary Syster, 79, of Indiana passed away Thursday, July 18th, 2024, at her campsite in Brush Valley Township.
Iva was born October 14, 1944 in Philipsburg, PA. Daughter of Richard and Mary Williams. Iva was born October 14, 1944, in Philipsburg, PA. Daughter of Richard and Mary Williams.
Iva was a member of the First Christian Church in Indiana. In the...
Edward "Dick" Altemus
July 17, 2024
Edward “Dick” Altemus, (87), of Brush Valley, passed away on July 17, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Edward was born on May 11, 1937, in Brush Valley and has resided there ever since. For 35 years, Ed was employed as a machinist at Fisher Scientific in Indiana, PA.
Ed was a devoted member of the Brush Valley Fire Department for 65...
Maryann DeSanti Morea
July 6, 2024
Maryann DeSanti Morea, 78, of Homer City, PA passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on July 6, 2024. Born January 28, 1946, in the Bronx, New York, she was the youngest daughter of Lillian (Urmston) DeSanti and Louis DeSanti.
If you knew Maryann, you knew she was an incredible force--sharp and sarcastic, no-nonsense, and serious, all biting wit and Bronx...
Sharon M. Maggio
June 20, 2024
Sharon Marie Wyne (Satterfield) Maggio was born on Christmas Day, 1953, and went home to rest in the arms of Jesus Christ on June 20, 2024. Sharon was a collector of strays, both animal and human. She wanted to heal the world, one creature or person at a time. She was a born caretaker. She loved to travel. She never...
Charles Edward Receski
June 16, 2024
Charles Edward Receski, (86), of Indiana, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home with family at his side. The third child of Charles and Anna (Yoschak) Receski was born on February 26, 1938. Charles, fondly known as “Ed,” spent his early years in the small coal-mining town of Ernest, Pennsylvania. Ed never forgot his roots and...
Robert Edward Ciranni
June 12, 2024
Robert Edward Ciranni, 93, Homer City died June 12, 2024 at the Communities of Indian Haven. He was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Arone) Ciranni and was born October 25, 1930 in Homer City.
Robert enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles and Pittsburgh sports teams. He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and a 70 year...
Matthew Anderson Templeton
June 1, 2024
Our beloved Matthew Anderson Templeton, 41, of Indiana, PA was called to heaven on Saturday, June 1, 2024.Born on July 21, 1982, to his parents, Lynne and Dennis Templeton, “Matte” was a happy, adventurous son, always busy with friends, sports, and sometimes mischief.Matt graduated from Indiana University Pennsylvania in 2006 with a marketing degree. It was here he met the...
Martha Louise Ann (Lucas) Benamati
May 25, 2024
Martha Louise Ann (Lucas) Benamati, 88, of Red Barn, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 with her family by her side.
Martha was born on November 12, 1935 in Graceton, Indiana County, PA, the daughter of Raymond Alexander Lucas and Gertrude Louise (Mesler) Lucas. At an early age her family moved to the Homer City area where she spent most of...
Tamara "Tammy" Kay Barrow
May 23, 2024
Tamara “Tammy” Kay Barrow, 66, Homer City died May 23, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Gerald and Margaret (Corosu) Hamilton and was born April 28, 1958 in Indiana, PA.
Tammy was a member of the Homer City Presbyterian Church and the Homer City American Legion Post #493, Women’s Auxiliary. “Her Veterans” meant the world to her and recognizing...
Gertrude Jane Mlinarich
May 21, 2024
Gertrude Jane “Gerty” Mlinarich passed away on May 21, 2024. She was born to Joseph Sr. and Kathryn (Yancy) Mlinarich on September 25, 1935, in Indiana, PA.Ms. Mlinarich enjoyed going to her church, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish where she was always seen at daily Mass. She was employed by Robert Shaw and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.She is survived...
Carole Lee Panaia
May 16, 2024
Surrounded by her family, Carole Lee (Churchill) Panaia, 78, of Indiana, died at home on May 16, 2024. The daughter of William and Clara Churchill, Carole was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 22, 1945. As an undergraduate student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the 1960s, Carole was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and met her beloved husband, Larry...
