Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Pauline Genta
July 12, 2015
Pauline (Haranus) Genta, 86, Homer City died Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Metro and Julia (Burdish) Haranus and was born August 15, 1928 in White Township, Pennsylvania. Pauline was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and the Altar Rosary Society. She is survived by her daughter,...
Mary Cathleen Barna
July 11, 2015
Mary Cathleen "Kitty" Barna, 78, formerly of Coral, passed away on July 11, 2015 with her family at her side. Kitty was born on June 16, 1937 to Joseph and Anna Bedzyk in Aultman, Pa. She is survived by loving husband of 58 years, Andrew Barna. Sister Joan Jenkins (JR.). Children Andrew Joseph Barna Sr. (Judy) and LuAnn Caras (James)....
Ronald S. Vargo
June 30, 2015
Ronald S. Vargo, age 73, of Homer City, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at his residence. Ronald was born on March 16, 1942 in Indiana, PA and was the son of Steve and Agnes (Gezich) Vargo. Ronald was a member of the FOE #1468, Indiana; Indiana Moose Lodge 174, Indiana and the American Legion Post 493, Homer City. Ronald was...
Veronica P. Kirkpatrick
June 27, 2015
Veronica P. Kirkpatrick, age 80, of Lucernemines, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 at her life-long residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 17, 1934 in Indiana, PA, and was the daughter of George and Caroline (Leginowicz) Stuckich. Veronica loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking, baking, and experimenting with new recipes. Veronica is survived...
Scott Kenneth Esteb
June 18, 2015
Scott Kenneth Esteb, 39, Homer City died June 18, 2015. He was the son of Kenneth D. and Diane E. (Shaw) Esteb and was born August 3, 1975 in Portland, Oregon. Scott attended The Summit Church, Indiana and was a member of the Iron Workers Local #3. He loved spending his time with his daughter and family and also enjoyed...
Jane Esther (Bitz) Cook
June 18, 2015
Jane Esther Cook, 77, Homer City was welcomed at Heaven's gate by God and his angels early morning on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Helen (Maxwell) Bitz of Norvelt, PA and was born January 11, 1938 in Greensburg, PA. Jane was a loving wife, mother and...
Beulah Mae (Bennington) Lightcap
June 18, 2015
Beulah Mae Lightcap, 80, Indiana died June 18, 2015 at the Communities at Indian Haven. She was the daughter of the late Hayes and Grace (Weakland) Bennington and was born October 10, 1934. She was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana and she was an Avon sales representative for many years. She is survived by...
Mary Ann (Kubala) Zuchelli
June 17, 2015
Mary Ann (Kubala) Zuchelli, of Woodhaven Care Center, Monroeville, formerly of Homer City, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015. She was born June 19, 1933, in Edri. Mary Ann was a graduate of Elders Ridge High School and Indiana Hospital School of Nursing. She retired as a registered nurse. Mary Ann attended Our Lady of the Assumption Church, St. Louis Parish,...
Marianna Delores (Binando) Bernini
June 15, 2015
Marianna Delores (Binando) Bernini, of Coral, PA went to her place in heaven peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2015 at the age of 93. Mrs. Bernini, who was affectionately know as "Marian" to her family & friends, was born July 25, 1921, the only daughter of Victor & Mary (Santus) Binando, formerly of Turin, Italy & Coral. Marian lived at...
Stephen Bondra
June 14, 2015
Stephen Bondra, 85, Josephine died June 14, 2015 at St. Andrews Village. He was the son of the late Peter and Susie (Sutyak) Bondra Sr. and was born October 1, 1929 in Fort Palmer, PA. He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption. Mr. Bondra was a retired Coal Miner. Mr. Bondra is survived by his son, Stephen...
Joseph F. Paskowski
June 10, 2015
Joseph F. Paskowski, 87, Nanty Glo, died June 10, 2015, at Cambria Care Center. Born July 19, 1927, in Wehrum, son of Mirko and Anna (Kozak) Paskowski. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Andrew and John; and sisters, Mary Paskowski and Julia Varesak. Survived by brother, Michael (Dorothy) Paskowski, Mundys Corner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of St. Mary's...
Fred Shimps
June 10, 2015
Fred Shimps, 86, Indiana passed away peacefully on June 10, 2015 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center with his family at his side. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bosich) Shimps and was born July 16, 1928 in Coral, PA. Mr. Shimps was a member of St. Thomas Moore Parish, lifetime member of VFW Post #1989,...
Brian Michael Gatskie
June 7, 2015
Brian Michael Gatskie, age 42, of Blairsville died on June 7, 2015. Brian was the son of Daniel Call and Patricia Gatskie Call and was born July 24, 1972. Brian graduated from Pittsburgh Culinary Institute and enjoyed cooking. Brian is survived by parents Daniel and Patricia (Call) Gatskie, Chicora, PA and grandmother Pauline Gatskie, Blairsville. He is also survived by...
James William Henry
June 5, 2015
James William Henry, 75, Homer City died June 5, 2015 at Shadyside Hospital. He was the son of the late Charles Henry and Ruby Tennaro and was born November 18, 1939 in Iselin, PA. Mr. Henry was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Homer City, the Blairsville Eagles, and a lifetime member of the Red Barn Sportsmen Club. He was...
Deborah F. (Hoover) Reed
May 31, 2015
Deborah (Debbie) F. (Hoover) Reed, age 60, of Brush Valley died May 31, 2015 at IRMC. Deborah was born on September 18, 1954 in Indiana, PA and was the daughter of Murray V. and Ethel Fletcher Hoover. Deborah worked at Indiana Sportswear and later at Bestform in Johnstown as a seamstress and most recently at Walmart in Blairsville. During her...
Richard Lee Dies
May 27, 2015
Richard Lee Dies, 72, Homer City died May 27, 2015 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Lester M. and Dorothy (Lichenfels) Dies and was born May 20, 1943 in Heshbon, PA. He was a member of the Red Barn Sportsmen Club and the UMWA Local #488. He enjoyed gardening and cars. Richard was owner...
Donna Marie Molinich
May 23, 2015
Donna Marie Molinich, passed away May 23, 2015, in the arms of her daughter, Denice Marie, her primary caregiver. Preceded in death by mother, Rose, and father, Alec. Survived by her only daughter, a wounded warrior, Denice Marie, who served in the Army tactically and strategically in the field of intelligence/analysis. She was an up-and-coming actress who was cast in...
Louis R. Volk
May 22, 2015
Louis R. Volk, age 81 of Josephine, Pa passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. The son of Mike and Nellie Volk, born May 18, 1934 in Tearing Run, Homer City, PA. Lou was a member of The Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral, PA. He retired from Blairsville Westinghouse after 29 years of...
Ralph C. Sweithelm, III
May 22, 2015
RALPH C. SWEITHELM III, 61, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HIS HOME SURROUNDED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON MAY 22, 2015. RALPH WAS BROOKLYN-BORN AND JERSEY-BRED. BORN ON JUNE 28, 1953, RAISED IN MIDDLETOWN AND ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NEW JERSEY. HE MOVED TO GLENSHAW, PENNSYLVANIA IN 1974. RALPH ACHIEVED HIS MASTER'S DEGREE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH IN 1985....
Robert D. Felton
May 21, 2015
Robert D. Felton, 68, Homer City died May 18, 2015 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was Born December 13, 1946 in Westmoreland County. Robert is survived by his wife, Alberta Ruth Gallagher, Homer City; his stepchildren, Cami Mlakar, Homer City; Billy Huffman, Latrobe; Tonia Gallagher, California; Jody Gallagher, Homer City and Tory Gallagher, California; his step-grandchildren, Ryan, Taylor,...
