Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

July 29, 2023

On July 29, 2023, while surrounded by her family, Elizabeth "Betty" Taylor Tarr, age 84, lost her courageous battle with cancer and joyfully entered into eternal life with her Savior Jesus Christ. She was born January 10, 1939 in Aultman, PA to the late Samuel and Nora (Wirick) Taylor.

Her husband of 55 years and the love...

July 18, 2023

Michael “Mike” Marion Buzi, 93, of Homer City died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late John and Maria (Pini) Buzi and was born on July 21, 1929, in Homer City, Pennsylvania.

Mike was happily married to the love of his life Patricia “Patty,” for 64 years, and was a...

July 17, 2023

Kathryn (Kay) Sink 81, of Homer City, was called home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2023; while at St. Andrews Village, from complications of COVID.

Kay was born on November 1, 1941, in Indiana, PA to Harvey and Flora Mae (Ensminger) Lingle. She married the love of her life, Alex (Ben) Sink on July...

July 11, 2023

Genevieve (Gen, Jean) J. Kogut, 98, Sugar Land, TX, formerly of Homer City, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Austin, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Rusnica) Rzasa and was born on December 3, 1924, in Johnstown, PA. Prior to her marriage, she worked in various positions which included assembling shells for the...

June 30, 2023

Thomas A. Brice, 83, of Plumville, PA, died on Friday, June 30, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1940, in Towanda, PA, the son of the late Clyde and Pauline Brice.

He grew up in Dayton, PA, and graduated from Grove City College in 1962. Tom began his career at Mellon Bank...

June 29, 2023

Margaret B. Holmes, 92, of Coral passed away on June 29, 2023, just after a visit with her dear sisters, Helen and Bev.  She was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Vrhovac) Buckshaw and was born on March 8, 1931.

Marge was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, the Christian Mothers, Coral...

June 21, 2023

Clara Margaret Churchill, 99, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Pittsburgh died Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at UPMC Altoona. She was the daughter of the late Clara and John Underwood and would have celebrated her 100th birthday on October 11, 2023.

Clara loved to sew and work with children in the public schools. She took pride in her home...

May 30, 2023

Shawn “Dynamite” Shultz, 34, Ebensburg, passed away on May 30, 2023. He was born December 1, 1988, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and was the son of Henry (Linda) Shultz, Howard R Burckhart, and Deborah (Schloder) Byers.

Shawn is survived by his fiancée, Brittney Nagy, his children, Skye Shultz, Jasper Shultz, and Carson Shultz, and his parents. He was...

May 24, 2023

Donna L. McQuiston, 75, Homer City, passed away May 24, 2023 at home. She was born November 11, 1947 in Indiana. Daughter of the late Howard and Erma (Donahue) Bailey.

Donna enjoyed gardening and flowers.

Donna is survived by her husband, of 52 years, William “Burger” McQuiston, Sr., her children, Richard “Booger” (Tracy), Shelocta; Jamie...

May 19, 2023

Eleanor E. Borzcik, 90, of York Springs, PA, and formerly of Indiana, PA died unexpectedly on May 19, 2023. Daughter of the late George and Mary (Havrilak) Butchko, Eleanor was born in Tire Hill, PA on January 22, 1933.

Eleanor and Anthony Borzcik of Vintondale, PA were married on September 8, 1951.  They had celebrated 69 years...

May 14, 2023

Stephen Anthony Andrascik, 73, of Brush Valley passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late George and June Andrascik and was born November 2, 1949 in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Stephen served in the United States Army 1st Battalion 3rd Infantry (Old Guard) based in Arlington,...

May 11, 2023

Mary Jean Novak, 87, of Lucernemines, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Zofchen) Kanaba and was born on March 11, 1936, in Ernest, Pennsylvania.

Mary Jean was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Lucernemines Site, the Altar...

May 10, 2023

Joseph Rudolph, Rura Jr., 78, Homer City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully May 10, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Joseph Rudolph and Anna (Balue) Rura. Joe was born March 3, 1945 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his sister, Mary Kay Rura. Joe was a lifelong member of Our Lady of...

May 6, 2023

Marie Virginia Yankuskie, 94, Indiana died peacefully May 6, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.   She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rebecca (Makins) Burkett and was born September 14, 1928, in Jennerstown., Pennsylvania.  Marie was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Rose Marie, and husband...

April 29, 2023

Arthur Prato, 97 (would have turned 98 in June), of Homer City died April 29, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late John and Concetta (Calabrese) Prato and was born June 23, 1925, in Aultman.

Arthur was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, the Homer City American Legion,...

April 28, 2023

John M. Warren Jr.,76, Homer City died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Highland ViewHealthcare and Rehabilitation Center. John was the son of the late John and Pearl (Kennedy)Warren and was born on March 11, 1947, in White Township, Pennsylvania.

John was a member of the Homer City United Presbyterian Church and was employed by FMC for 14...

April 7, 2023

Helen Madeline Bush, 89, of Graceton, Pennsylvania, died April 7, 2023, in Indiana, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose (Evansic) Rich and was born September 1, 1933, in Indiana, PA.

Helen was the center of her extended family, hosting many memorable holiday and family gatherings with sumptuous feasts and rollicking conversations. She...

April 3, 2023

Stella (Lewis) Yarkowski, 100, of Lucernemines, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 28th,1922 in Heilwood, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Staffira) Lewis.

Stella was a member of the St. Louis Church (now Our Lady of the Assumption Parish), Lucernemines. She worked at King Leather...

March 28, 2023

Joan A. DeCarlo, 94, of Homer City, passed away peacefully at Beacon Ridge on March 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Porch and was born on September 10, 1928.

Joan worked at Penn Traffic for 20 years. She loved her job and working with the public. Her home was her castle,...

March 21, 2023

Vernon Edward, 85, passed away peacefully at Beacon Ridge surrounded by his family on March 21, 2023. Vernon was the son of late Otis and Beaulah Edwards and was born April 24, 1937 in Blairsville, PA.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Edwards and his daughters, Rita Truitt (Rick), Renee Busi, (Robert) and Karen Drennen; and...