Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
John Bella
December 10, 2014
John Bella, 70, Homer City died December 10, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of the late John and Frances (Smicklo) Bella and was born May 14, 1944. He was employed by Krise Bus Company in Indiana, PA. John was a Vietnam Combat Veteran who served as a LARP. He enjoyed photography, traveling, the beauty of nature and...
Virginia Mae (Rager) Zack
December 2, 2014
Virginia "Ginny" Mae Rager Zack, 90, of Indiana, PA. Our beloved mother reached the end of her life journey on December 2, 2014 at Beacon Ridge. She was daughter of the late Percy Cloe Rager and the late Gertrude Smith Kephart. She was born on March 21, 1924 in Indiana, PA She married the late Leroy R. Zack on May...
William L. Altimus
December 2, 2014
William L. Altimus, 82, Belsano, died Dec. 2, 2014, at Home. Born Jan. 28, 1932, in Belsano, where he lived most of his life, son of the late Russell and Grace (Helman) Altimus. Preceded in death by brothers, Lloyd and Benjamin; and sister, Patricia Hoffman. Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Gunter, Belsano; daughters, Tammy J. (John) Stiffler, Parker,...
Joseph Leysock
November 26, 2014
Joe Leysock, 91, Lucernemines died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1923 in Lucernemines and was the son of the late Peter and Mary Hoholyak) Leysock Jr. Mr. Leysock was a Navy Veteran and served his country in the battle of Okinawa, a retired coal miner with 45 years of employment, member...
Catherine I. (Clawson) Biconik
November 20, 2014
Catherine I. Biconik, 83 died November 20, 2014 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born October 11, 1931 in Blacklick, PA and was the daughter of the late Noble and Martha (Stewart) Clawson. She is survived by her son Michael Biconik and his wife Linda of Homer City and her daughter Susan and her husband Ronald Audo of Mechanicsburg,...
Samantha Lee Sandolfini
November 19, 2014
Samantha Lee Sandolfini, 22, of Brush Valley died November 19, 2014 at home. She was born March 30, 1992 to Mark E. and Michelle (Beskid) Sandolfini. She attended Homer Center High School. She is survived by her parents Mark E. and Michelle (Beskid) Sandolfini of Brush Valley; brothers Robert A. Beskid of Coral and Mark A. Sandolfini of Brush Valley;...
Bryan Thomas Hill
November 19, 2014
Bryan Thomas Hill, age 43, of Homer City died Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Bryan was born on November 6, 1971 in Indiana, PA and was the son of Parker and Diana Hill. Bryan was a veteran of the US Navy. Bryan is survived by parents and sister Melissa Hill and fiancé Gary Baney, all of Homer City. He is also...
Betty Louise (Weaver) Nicholls
November 18, 2014
Betty Louise Nicholls, age 78, of Greensburg died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on February 28, 1936 in Wilkensburg, PA and was the daughter of Paul and Clara (Carnahan) Weaver. Betty was employed by Bell Telephone as an operations clerk where she was a member of the Pioneer non- profit group. She was a...
Mona L. (Brothers) Coy
November 13, 2014
At the request of Mona, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
John Angelini
November 11, 2014
John Angelini of Homer City passed away at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nowrytown, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Nicola and Adelina (Scarafone) Angelini. John was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA, Local # 488, Lucernemines, Pennsylvania. He was also a member of...
Sophie Ann (Sekerak) Bichko
October 24, 2014
Sophie Ann (Sekerak) Bichko, 89, Nanty Glo, died Oct. 24, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 18, 1925, in Nanty Glo, daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine (Phillips) Sekerak. Preceded in death by brothers, Andrew Sekerak Jr. and Paul Sekerak; sisters, Kay Gambino, Helen Cochenec and Elizabeth Nazarak; niece, Janet Topor; brother-in-law, John Topor; and son-in-law, Howard H....
Edgar D. Darnley
October 19, 2014
Edgar D. Darnley, 59, of Homer City died October19, 2014 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Edgar and Edna (Harmon) Darnley and was born June 24, 1955 in Indiana. Edgar was a member of the Homer City Fire Department and worked as an electrician. He is survived by his two sisters, Phyllis and her...
Richard Carl ("Opie") Risinger
October 15, 2014
Richard Carl "Opie" Risinger, age 50, of Homer City died October 15, 2014 at Shadyside Hospital. He was born on August 30, 1964 and was the son of William and Geraldine (London) Risinger. Richard was a former member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Indiana. He was a member of the Appalachian Wagon Train Association and the Superintendent of the horse barn...
Charles Showman
October 13, 2014
Charles "Charlie" Showman, 73, Homer City died October13, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of the late Ken and Mabel (Meyers) Showman and was born July 25, 1941. Charlie was a retired Vietnam Veteran where he was a helicopter gunner. He was a retired IUP police officer and also worked for the Clymer and Homer City Police Departments...
Helen Kathleen "Kathi" (Cline) Mlakar
September 30, 2014
Helen Kathleen (Kathi) Mlakar, age 62 of Blairsville, died September 30, 2014 at Cambria Care. She was born on November 7, 1951 in Indiana, PA and was the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Young) Cline. Helen liked to crochet and play Bingo. She loved spending time with all her grandchildren and enjoyed watching the boys play football. Helen was retired...
Ellsworth Yankuskie
September 29, 2014
Ellsworth "Red" Yankuskie, age 90, of Indiana, died September 29, 2014, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Ellsworth was born on September 25, 1924 in Vintondale, PA and was the son of Leo Martin and Mary Ellen (Shank) Yankuskie. Mr. Yankuskie was a veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of the VFW. He worked many years as a...
Verna (Butler) Sopotnick
September 21, 2014
On January 18, 2014 Verna and Stanley Sopotnick celebrated an anniversary. For 73 years they worked, worshiped, enjoyed life and raised their family together. They were truly inseparable and so in death as in life one was never far behind the other. On September 20 Stanley was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father. On Sunday September 21 (approximately 15 hours...
Dr. James L. Cook
September 20, 2014
Dr. Jim Cook Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 20th, 2014 surrounded by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda Stalnecker Cook of Indiana, PA; his four loving children and their spouses: James L. Cook III, Esquire (Dr. Amanda Cook) of Wexford, PA, Dr. Scott Cook (fiancé Sarah Fyock) of Indiana, PA, Joy Cook McElwee (George McElwee) of...
Stanley Sopotnick
September 20, 2014
On January 18, 2014 Verna and Stanley Sopotnick celebrated an anniversary. For 73 years they worked, worshiped, enjoyed life and raised their family together. They were truly inseparable and so in death as in life one was never far behind the other. On September 20 Stanley was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father. On Sunday September 21 (approximately 15 hours...
Monica Rose (Blehar) Murray
September 17, 2014
Monica R. Murray, age 75, of Coral died Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Monica was born on January 29, 1939 in Coral, PA and was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Solo) Blehar. Monica was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish where she belonged to the Altar Rosary Society. She enjoyed reading and her flower gardens and...
