Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Virginia Pavolko
September 24, 2013
Virginia Pavolko, age 95, of Indiana, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at St. Andrews Village. She was born on July 23, 1918 in Anita, PA and was the daughter of Louis and Antoinette (Serian) Sacco. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. Virginia is survived by daughters Peggy Bruns and husband Ben, Indiana and Ginger Kopka...
Paul Sobkowiak
September 15, 2013
Paul Sobkowiak, 79, Hillsdale died September 15, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1934. Paul worked as a meat cutter at Berstinski's Market in Lower Burrell before his retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his friends. Mr. Sobkowiak is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by all...
Marie E. (Bensor) Thomas
September 15, 2013
Marie E. (Bensor) Thomas, 86, Nanty Glo, passed away in the arms of her loving daughter, Linda, Sept. 15, 2013, at Cambria Care Center. Born Feb. 20, 1927, in Nanty Glo, daughter of daughter of the late Victor and Hanna (Smith) Bensor. Preceded in death by husband, William; brothers, George and Robert; and sisters, Martha (Pete) Solley and Venna (Norman)...
Angelo L. Lorelli
September 14, 2013
Angelo L. Lorelli, 91, of Homer City went home to be with the LORD on Saturday, September 14, 2013 to be with his wife, Mary (Zevnik), who preceded him in death on January 30, 2007. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Rosina (Isabell) Lorelli and was born in Beyer, PA. Angelo was a member of Our Lady...
Reno J. Martini
September 14, 2013
Reno J. Martini, 63, Darnstown, MD died Saturday, September 14, 2013 in York, PA. He was the son of Orlando and Maria (Sauro) Martini and was born January 13, 1950 in Indiana. He was a sport and wine enthusiast and loved gardening. Reno loved to travel and was a member of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was employed as...
Kenneth L. Robertson Jr.
September 8, 2013
Kenneth L. Robertson, Jr. 53, Penn Run died Sunday, September 8, 2013 at his residence. He was the son of Kenneth L. Sr. and Mary (Biconik) Robertson and was born November 20, 1959 in Indiana. He worked in Alaska as a professional hunting and fishing guide. He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Robertson and his brother, David E....
Ronald L. Walker
September 4, 2013
Ronald L Walker, 68, of Homer City died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Lloyd S. and Mary Jane (Sell) Walker and was born November 16, 1944 in Indiana. Ronald was a member of the United States National Guard and was retired from Penelec. During his retirement, he worked at...
Mary K. Bruno
August 31, 2013
Mary K. Bruno, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2013 at the Indiana Regional Hospital. Daughter of Giuseppe and Flora (Calfo) Bruno, Mary was born on April 16, 1922 and lived her entire life in Homer City, PA. She is predeceased by her parents and brothers, Andrew, Domenick, an infant brother, Tony, and her sister, Rose Bruno Saffron....
Domenica "Josephine" (Tedeschi) Trimble
August 30, 2013
Domenica "Josephine" Trimble, 87 of Homer City formerly of Blairsville died August 30, 2013 at her daughters' residence. She was the daughter of the late Pietro and Louisa (Bergenti) Tedeschi and was born August 29, 1926 in Bells Mills, PA. She was a member of SS Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church in Blairsville. She was employed by IUP and...
William T. Segner
August 20, 2013
William T. Segner, 74, Indiana died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Aleck and Ruth (Moody) Segner and was born September 3, 1938 in Indiana. William attended St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish and was a Veteran of the US Army having served in the Cuban Conflict. He was employed by...
Elizabeth "Betty" Rebecca (Ruddock) Gerhard
August 18, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Rebecca Gerhard, 90, Homer City died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at her daughter's residence in Homer City. She was born June 30, 1923 in Ernest, PA and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jean (Hamilton) Ruddock. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Homer City and a member of the LCW (Lutheran Church Women)....
Larry Joseph Johnston
August 15, 2013
Larry Joseph Johnston, age 61, of Homer City died August 15, 2013 at Shadyside Hospital. Larry was the son of Joseph Franklin and Eleanor (Shaffer) Johnston. He was born on August 17, 1951 in Greensburg, PA. We celebrate the life of Larry J. Johnston who knew the LORD Jesus as his personal Savior and share his love for him to...
Margaret (Kardasnich) Sobota
August 10, 2013
Margaret Sobota, 85, Graceton died August 10, 2013 at Montifiore Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Andy and Mary (Prokop) Kardasnich and was born August 29, 1927 in Ligonier. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. She is survived by her four children, Kathleen Dimond and her husband Dr. John Dimond of...
John Hubish
August 7, 2013
John A. Hubish, 80, of Indiana, died August 7, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center due to multiple health problems. The son of Anthony and Mary (Hryckowran) Hubish, John was born January 10, 1933. He graduated from Homer City High School and belonged to Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Catholic Church John served his country as a Radar Operator...
Thomas J. Dongilla
August 1, 2013
Thomas J. Dongilla, 82, of Indiana, PA passed peacefully on August 1, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late Corido and Elizabeth (Rose) Dongilli and was born June 4, 1931 in Johnstown, PA. Thomas served his country proudly as an Army Sergeant in the Korean War. He was a graduate of Indiana State Teachers...
Fred M. Smith
July 26, 2013
Fred M. Smith, Jr., age 50, of Clymer died July 26, 2013 at his residence. Fred was born on November 10, 1962 in Indiana, Pa. Fred was a former member of the Homer City Fire Department. He loved fishing and spending time at the family property in Brush Valley. Fred was employed by Sansos in Homer City and Creps United...
Mary Margaret (McQuiston) Obush
July 25, 2013
Mary Margaret (McQuiston) Obush, 87, Lucernemines died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at St. Andrews Village. She was the daughter of the late Jame and Margaret (Burns) McQuiston and was born November 1, 1925 in Lucernemines. Me-Me, as everyone called he,r was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and...
Janet A. (Settle) Chappell
July 21, 2013
Janet A. (Settle) Chappell, 51, Nanty Glo, died July 21, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 10, 1961, in Colver, daughter of the late Glenn and Louise (Adams) Settle. Preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by husband of 33 years, Bart Chappell; children, Renae Chappell, Johnstown; Kurt (Bethany) Chappell, Nanty Glo; and Brittany (Shawn) Mason, Emeigh;...
Joseph Babco
July 15, 2013
Joseph Babco, 83, of Homer City passed away on Monday, July 15 at home. He was the son of Joseph and Daisy (Shaffer) Babco and was born on June 24, 1930 in Dixonville. Joe lived his entire life in Indiana County. He was a member of the Homer City American Legion Post #493 and the Red Barn Sportsman's Club. He...
Lois Jean (Burkey) Rorabaugh
July 4, 2013
Lois Jean Rorabaugh, 56, of Shelocta died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at her home after fighting a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the daughter of the late Wilfred Dean and Rita Jean (Ramsell) Burkey and was born November 12, 1956 in Colver, PA. Lois was a member of the Yellowstone Association and an avid lover of the Rocky...
