Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Jo Ann A. (Hranitz) Baker
January 31, 2024
Jo Ann A. Baker, 72, Export died Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Kundla) Hranitz and was born May 3, 1951 in Indiana, PA
Jo Ann was an avid gardener and loved growing and caring for all varieties of Orchids. She loved all animals, especially her beloved cats. Her...
L. Mervin "Merv" Fry Jr.
January 18, 2024
L. Mervin Fry Jr., 63, Homer City, died January 18, 2024 at his residence. He was the son of the late Lawrence M. and Mary (Staff) Fry and was born on March 4, 1960, in Indiana.
Merv is survived by his wife, Linda K. (Stephens) Fry; his brother, Keith Fry, of Lucernemines; and many nieces and nephews....
Emma Jean Phillippi
January 16, 2024
Emma Jean (Patterson) Phillippi, 94, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 2, 1930, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to the late Norman and Irene (Stenger) Patterson.
Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Ray Phillippi, and her sister, Doris Cochran.
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Mike Marusa
January 16, 2024
Mike Marusa, 90, of Homer City died January 16, 2024. He was the son of the late Pete and Ella Marusa. He was born December 14, 1933 in Dixonville, PA.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael P. Marusa; his great grandson, Hunter; and eleven brothers and sisters.
Mike worked in administration at...
Mala K. Domino
January 11, 2024
Mala K. Domino, 78, Homer City, died January 11, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Ma Kahntee and Sangvan Grongtai and was born on June 16, 1945, in Thailand.
Mala was a Buddhist. She was employed as a hairdresser and seamstress.
She is survived by her husband of...
Betty P. Chan
January 8, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of our mother, Betty Phyllis Chan, 82, on January 8, 2024. She passed surrounded by her daughters and family by her side.
She was born on October 24th, 1941 in Alderson, WV to William Edwin Stanley and Opal Meade Stanley. Betty is survived by her...
Brad Vance
January 6, 2024
Brad Vance, 39, passed away January 6, 2024. He was born on August 26, 1984, in Latrobe, PA, and was the son of Carlene Hilliard and Thomas Vance.
Brad was a loving father, husband, brother, and friend whose infectious laughter left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
He was a member of the...
Joanne C. DeCarlo
December 30, 2023
Joanne C. DeCarlo passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, at the age of 98, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. She was born on September 9, 1925, in Starford, Pennsylvania.
Joanne graduated from the Green Township School in Starford, PA, with the class of 1944. Joanne worked at Pavlins Bakery in Homer City and was a member of the...
Joseph Thomas McNulty
December 22, 2023
Joseph Thomas McNulty “Tom or Joe” was born on June 7, 1943 in Lock Haven, PA. He was called Home on December 22, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of John and Janice McNulty of Brockway, PA.
Tom graduated from Brockway High School in 1962. During his time at BHS, he excelled in...
James G. Mill
December 18, 2023
James G. Mill, age 82, of Indiana, PA, passed away on December 18th, 2023, peacefully at his residence. Jim was born September 9th, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late James J. Mill and Catherine Geary Mill.
Growing up on Pittsburgh's North Side, Jim was a remarkable athlete. He showcased his talent in football, basketball, and baseball...
Carrie Louise Baum
December 8, 2023
Carrie Louise Baum, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away on December 8, 2023, at the age of 53. Born on January 15, 1970, Carrie's heartfelt presence and thoughtfulness enriched the lives of all who knew her. Carrie devoted her life to her family, creating an everlasting legacy through her daughters, Crystal Kempfer (Chris Everding) and Corrina Ayala....
Dorothy Ann (Romance) Hancherick
December 5, 2023
Dorothy Ann (Romance) Hancherick, 91, of Homer City, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Indiana, at Saint Andrew's Village, after a brief illness.
Known affectionately as "Dot" by friends and family, she was born July 21, 1932, in Indiana. She was a graduate of Indiana High School, where she was a drum majorette.
Dot...
John Harold Edmiston Jr.
December 4, 2023
John Harold Edmiston Jr., 79, Homer City died December 4, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late John H. and Cleo (McGinnis) Edmiston Sr. and was born on April 30, 1944, in Petersburg, PA.
John was retired from the Homer City Power Plant and a member of the Brush Valley United...
John A Rhodes II
November 27, 2023
John A. Rhodes II, 74, Homer City, passed away on November 27, 2023. He was born August 5, 1949, in Altoona, PA. John's jovial spirit touched many throughout his lifetime.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Sheila Rhodes (Davis), and four daughters, Aimee Rosa of Altoona, and Michelle, Kristie, and Melodie Muri, all of Florida. John's legacy...
Alex "Ben" Bennett Sink
November 25, 2023
Alex (Ben) Sink 84, of Homer City, entered heaven’s gates on Saturday, November 25, 2023; and is once again dancing with his wife Kay, the love of his life.
Ben was born on March 31, 1939, in Homer City, PA to Aaron (Jack) and Louella (Davis) Sink. He married his beautiful bride Kay Lingle on July 22,...
Andrew A Szentmiklosi
November 25, 2023
Andrew "Andy" A. Szentmiklosi Jr., 70, of Homer City passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Born in Indiana on March 26, 1953, to Andrew and Emma (Purcell) Szentmiklosi. He was a graduate of Homer-Center High School and worked as a Code Enforcement Officer for Center Township.
He was passionate about gardening, fishing, and hunting....
Patricia "Patty" (Gnibus) Buzi
November 24, 2023
Patricia “Patty” Buzi, 89, of Homer City passed away on Friday November 24th, 2023, in Indiana Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Gnibus and was born on November 12th, 1934.
Patricia was happily married to the love of her life, Michael Buzi, for 64 years and was greeted in heaven by Mike....
Joseph Benamati
November 23, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Frank Robert Benamati, SFC Ret., 88, of Red Barn passed away, surrounded by his family, at Beacon Ridge Health Care Center on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Joe was born August 23, 1935 in the mill town of Monessen, PA, Westmoreland County, the son of Thomas/Tomaso and Netta Marguerite “Ann” (Dini) Benamati. As an infant, the...
Dexter Damion Gomez
November 21, 2023
Dexter Damion Gomez departed from this world far too soon on November 21, 2023. Born on June 16, 1984, in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, Dexter was a beacon of love and gentleness in the lives of all who knew him.
Dexter is survived by a family who adored him deeply, including his parents Dianne Paul and...
Ryan Edward Tuttle
November 11, 2023
Ryan Edward Tuttle, 26, of Latrobe. Ryan was born on April 12, 1997.
Ryan enjoyed lawn work, and cars and loved to tinker with things. He liked to know how things worked in general. Even though he struggled with his addiction, he loved living life. He had the kindest heart and loved his family.
He...
