Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

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...

February 28, 2023

Wanda L. Rager, 82, Josephine passed away February 28, 2023, peacefully at home.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas Sidman and Esther (George) Syster and was born July 23, 1940, in Indiana. Wanda was a past Deacon for the United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her children; Richard Rager, Josephine, PA; Carlene Hilliard, Homer...

February 22, 2023

Linda D. Stewart, 69 of Ebensburg spread her wings to heaven on February 22, 2023, after a long stay at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital in Johnstown. Linda was born on April 11, 1953, to John and Catherine (Galiardi) Stewart in Homer City.

Linda is survived by her brother, Bob (Laura) Stewart of Tunnelton; nieces, Angel (Rick) Ashbaugh of...

January 31, 2023

Frank “Larry” Yoders, age 78, of Homer City, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2023. He was the son of the late Frank William and Edna Mae (Klinzing) Yoders and was born September 22, 1944, in Washington, PA.

Frank was a lifetime member of the Homer City Fire Department He was also a member...

January 30, 2023

John Wayne Schlemmer, 71, a resident of Indiana, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on Monday, January 30, 2023. John was born on November 20, 1951, to Lenore Irene (Reams) Schlemmer and Edwin James Schlemmer. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Tatios) Schlemmer, and two sons: Mathew Schlemmer (fiance Chana Tepe); and Bryan Schlemmer (wife Marie Schlemmer). John was...

January 30, 2023

Larry Junior Duncan, 70, Homer City, died January 30, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Dessie (Overman) Duncan and was born July 18, 1952, in Indiana, PA.

Larry was a grounds crew operator at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and was a member of the AFSCME Local Union....

January 28, 2023

Timothy Lynn “Slacker” Deyarmin, 68, of Homer City, died January 28, 2023, at his residence.  He was the son of the late Stanly and Edna Deyarmin and was born July 23, 1954, in Indiana, PA.

Timothy was employed by R&P Coal Company.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family...

January 24, 2023

David Lloyd “Applepap” Deyarmin, Sr., 85, Homer City died January 24, 2023, at Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville.  He was born January 24, 1937, in Indiana, PA, and was the son of the late John and Nora (Muir) Deyarmin.

He was a member of the United States Army and the Homer City American Legion.

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