Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Mary Ann Angelini
June 6, 2025
Mary Ann Angelini (Smith), 89, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 16, 1936 in Graceton, PA, and was the daughter of the late Gusty and Mary (Duritzo) Smith.
The most important things to Mary Ann were her faith and her family. She was strong in her faith and exhibited unwavering strength, love, support,...
Alice (Donnelly) Dickie
June 1, 2025
Alice Donnelly Dickie, 96, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at St. Andrew's Village.
Born on April 26, 1929, in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Michael Joyce Donnelly and Rose Keenan Donnelly. She married the love of her life, Donald Bruce Dickie, in 1947.
Alice enjoyed a fulfilling 30-year teaching career, including 28...
Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Miller
May 31, 2025
Mary Kathleen Miller, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born in Indiana, PA, on August 6, 1942, to the late Martha Dietman and Ray Burkley.
She graduated from Purchase Line High School, where she then became an LPN where she worked for Dr. CHI.
Kathy was well-known for her sense of humor, strength,...
Diana Markley Harmon
May 25, 2025
Diana R. (Markley) Harmon, 94, of Homer City, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 25, 2025, after a year of declining health. She was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on June 26, 1930, to James S. Markley and Mary B. (Davidson) Markley.
Diana graduated from Garfield Heights High School in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1951. She also graduated from the...
Jaimie Anne Murphy Rising
May 16, 2025
Jaimie Anne Murphy Rising, best known with great love and affection as "Avia Meme," died Friday, May 16, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was a selfless mother who deeply loved her four children. Her ten grandchildren were her greatest joy. Jaimie was the daughter of John Augustine "Jack" Murphy and Christina Louise Hartsuff. She...
Stephen Todd Johnston, Sr.
May 11, 2025
Stephen Todd Johnston Sr., 55, of Brush Valley, passed away on May 11, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of Ronald and Ruth (Stake) Johnston and was born on November 28, 1969, in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Stephen was a member of the Trappers Association and the American Trucking Association. He also attended the Brush Valley United Methodist Church. Stephen worked...
Barbara Mitchell
May 2, 2025
Barbara Mitchell, 90, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA. She was born December 3, 1934, in Homer City to the late Joseph (ne Giuseppe Miceli) and Irene (Suberata) Mitchell.
Barbara is survived by sisters Rose Pavlik and Joann Hanley, sister-in-law Margaret Mitchell, numerous nieces and nephews, and dear friend Norma Bussey....
Elliana Rae Blystone
April 26, 2025
Nathan Blystone and daughter Elliana Rae Blystone, who was born April 26, 2025, passed away April 26, 2025. Nathan was born June 18, 1990 in Indiana and is the son of Randy (Ronna) Blystone and Joyce Blystone. Nathan and Elliana are Preceded in death by grandparents and great grandparents George and Mabel Zofchak and Bessie Layton “Gigi” and Roy and...
Nathan Blystone
April 26, 2025
Nathan Blystone and daughter Elliana Rae Blystone, who was born April 26, 2025, passed away April 26, 2025. Nathan was born June 18, 1990 in Indiana and is the son of Randy (Ronna) Blystone and Joyce Blystone. Nathan and Elliana are Preceded in death by grandparents and great grandparents George and Mabel Zofchak and Bessie Layton “Gigi” and Roy and...
Tammy Jo Connell
April 22, 2025
Dr. Tammy Jo Connell (Lavosky/Mitten), 65, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania, the city where she was born on January 6, 1960. Her life was marked by a deep commitment to education, a passion for learning and helping others, and a vibrant spirit.
Tammy graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1978 and went on...
Reno Dominic Garonzi
April 22, 2025
Reno Domenic Garonzi, 93, of Homer City, passed away at home on April 22, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1931, to the late Tulio and Elizabeth Garonzi.
Reno was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Club Savoy, Graceton Sportsman’s Club, and Tide Sportsman’s Club. An avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan, Reno loved fishing in Lake...
Lonnie K. Lowndes
April 22, 2025
Lonnie K. Lowndes, 81, Waterman, died at his residence on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was the son of the late Bob and Bonita (Smith) Lowndes and was born on November 6, 1943, in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Lonnie worked at Fisher Scientific for 25 years and then proudly served as a law enforcement officer for the PA Fish and Boat Commission for...
Deborah Rae Coffman
April 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deborah Rae Coffman (Weiss), who departed this world on April 16, 2025, at the age of 67.
Born on April 5, 1958, Debby lived a life full of love, music, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was the beloved wife of Joe Coffman, her partner in life and love for 46 beautiful...
Isabel Lorraine Anderson
April 15, 2025
Isabel Lorraine (Gnibus) Anderson, 93, of Homer City, passed away on April 15, 2025 at her daughter's home surrounded by family. Isabel was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, and three sisters.
Born September 24, 1931, Isabel was the daughter of Caroline and Stephen Gnibus and sister to Paul Gnibus, Raymond Gnibus, Anna Brodrick, Martha Gnibus, and Mary...
Richard Eugene Ashbaugh
April 2, 2025
Richard Eugene Ashbaugh Sr., 73, Blacklick, died April 2, 2025, at his late residence surrounded by his family. He was born November 21, 1951, in Indiana, PA, and was the son of the late Helen Irene Ashbaugh.
Richard worked for McFadden Machine Company.
He was survived by his two sons, Richard Eugene (Holly) Ashbaugh, Jr., and Matthew Charles (Rebecca) Ashbaugh, and his...
Louise Diane Bokash
March 28, 2025
Louise Diane Bokash, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born on February 18, 1931, in Lucernemines, the daughter of George and Anna Kosmack, formerly of Ozalj, Yugoslavia (currently Croatia). She married John Bokash on June 28, 1952, and was married to him for 37 years until his death in 1989.
Louise is survived...
Dorothy Marie Hoare
March 26, 2025
Dorothy Mare Kintz Hoare passed away on March 26, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1933, in Blairsville, the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy (Devers) Kintz.She married Donald George Hoare on March 3, 1956, and was married to him for 30 years until his death in 1986.Dorothy is survived by her two daughters, Donna (Patrick) Scanlon; Jan...
John "Chocolate" Gnibus
March 24, 2025
John "Chocolate" Gnibus, 80, of Homer City, died on March 24, 2025, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late John Andrew and Mary Susan (Mlecik) Gnibus and was born on May 13, 1944, in Coral.
Chocolate was known for his bright smile, infectious laugh and great storytelling. He discovered his love of sports at a...
Eileen Husted
March 21, 2025
Eileen Husted, 74, of Indiana, died March 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 5, 1950, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose Marie (Lahr) Lazor.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and doing puzzles. Additionally, she cherished her time at camp in Tionesta and taking care of her...
John C Hoover
March 11, 2025
John C. Hoover Jr., 89, of Indiana, passed away on March 11, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1935, in Altoona, Pennsylvania.John earned his Certificate in Electronics at Williamsport Area College. He served as a four-year Air Force Veteran from 1958 to 1962 and worked at HRB Singer before being recruited by the CIA, where he retired after 24...
