Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
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...
George E Dunmire
July 3, 2013
George E. Dunmire, 73, of Homer City died Tuesday, July 3, 2013 at his residence. He was the son of the late Jerry and Dorothy Dunmire and was born January 23, 1940 in Black Lick. George lived in a world of silence but was well read and left a huge influence in the normal world. He was retires from Auto...
Enzo Pirrone
June 29, 2013
Enzo Pirrone, 63, of Indiana died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at his late residence. He was the son of the late Liborio and Rosaria (Anile) Pirrone and was born on June 3, 1950 in Carini, Italy. Many people will know him from owning and operating Donatello's Restaurant in Indiana since 1998. Enzo loved all his customers. He had such a...
Donald Burnheimer
June 22, 2013
Donald "Bernie" Burnheimer, 80, of Homer City, died Saturday, June 22, 2013, at home. He was the son of Sherd and Amanda (Nicewronger) Burnheimer and was born August 11, 1932 in Homer City. He was a member of the Homer City Church of the Nazarene, VFW Post#1989, Indiana and the American Legion Post #493. Bernie was a very devoted to...
Richard E. Turko
June 11, 2013
Richard E. Turko, 67, died June 11, 2013 at Maple Winds Care Center. He was the son of Joseph and Mary (Yanek) Turko and was born September 14, 1945 in Heilwood PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Turko and his brother, Sonny Turko. He is survived by his daughter Jamie...
Theodore R. Loughner
June 9, 2013
Theodore R. Loughner, 87, Homer City died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at his late residence surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Aaron and Jennie (Frye) Loughner and was born March 14, 1926 in Coral. He was a member of the Coral Graceton Sportsman Club and UMWA Local #488 Lucernemines. His pastimes included fishing and hunting....
Dorothy E. Hradnansky
May 25, 2013
Dorothy Hradnansky, 87 of Homer City died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Wendell and Anna (Pavlik) Hradnansky and was born August 4, 1925 in Coral. Dorothy was a faithful member of the Greensburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and the National Council of Catholic Women. Her membership goes back...
Helen Elizabeth (Kanick) Bencic
May 20, 2013
Helen Elizabeth (Kanick) Bencic, age 84, died on Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. She was born August 14, 1928 in Coal Run, PA and was the daughter of Walter and Helen (Pac) Kanick. Helen is survived by three daughters, Helen Mehus and husband Bruce of Indiana, PA; Patricia Andrascik and husband Stephen of...
Earl W. Fletcher
May 11, 2013
Earl W. Fletcher, 92, of Brush Valley died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Joseph and Edna (Lamar) Fletcher and was born January 9, 1921. Earl is a World War II Veteran and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post #1989,...
Donald Adamsky
May 9, 2013
Donald Adamsky, 76 of Homer City died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late John and Margaret (Skerbolish) Adamsky and was born June 7, 1936, in Tide, PA.
Don was a former coal miner and retired from Homer-Center School District. He was a caring and loving...
Margaret Jean (Corosu) Hamilton
May 9, 2013
Margaret Jean (Corosu) Hamilton, 86, Lucernemines died May 9, 2013 of Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Zella Arena (Troup) Corosu and was born May 10, 1926 in Canton, Ohio. She was an active member of the Homer City United Presbyterian Church where she was an Elder. She was a seamstress for more...
Joan T (Hays) Bloom
May 3, 2013
Joan T. Bloom, 70 of Indiana, died May 3, 2013 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Laird and Isabel (Keller) Hays and was born August 14, 1942 in Cool Spring, Pa. . Ms. Bloom enjoyed visiting family and friends, playing Bingo, doing crafts and finding bargains at trade shows and yard sales with her...
Cynthia (Gonda) Kelly
April 28, 2013
Cynthia Gonda Kelly, 52, Indiana, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Beacon Ridge in Indiana. The daughter of William and Patricia Battick Gonda, Cindy was born July 23, 1960 in Indiana. To those who knew and loved her, describing Cindy in just a few words would be impossible. She was fun-loving, outgoing, and witty, a master storyteller. She was hardworking,...
