Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

October 28, 2021

Isabel M. Silveri, 88, of Homer City, PA.

Today we lost a true original. Creative and vibrant with a knockout figure, she was the one you remembered from the party. She spun tales with frightening villains for her grandkids, and had friends doubled over from her raunchy jokes. She made every holiday magical. She never acted her...

October 27, 2021

Nicholas J. Kanyan, 86, of Black Lick, died October 27, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late John M. and Anette (Kirvonic) Kanyan and was born May 22, 1935 in Coral, Pennsylvania.

Nicholas was the owner of Kanyan Novelty Shop until his retirement in 2012.  He was a United States Army...

October 23, 2021

Sadie Mae McElwee, 93, of Lucernemines, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born March 10, 1928 in Bolivar, and was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Sadie Mae Stiffey.

She was loved by all of her family and friends and enjoyed her time in California with her son,...

October 15, 2021

Cynthia Ellen “Mam” Stewart, 65, Brush Valley died Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Virginia Zack and was born September 8, 1956 in Indiana, PA.

She was a member of the Brush Valley Calvary United Methodist Church and was retired from Rose Haven...

October 12, 2021

Felix Edward Szalkowski, 76, of Homer City (Brush Valley) died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Stella Szalkowski and was born on March 4, 1945 in Poland.

Felix was an Eagle Scout and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed his side-by-side, casinos, hunting, fishing,...

October 11, 2021

Helen Delores (Smith) Sowers, 93, of Graceton, PA passed away on October 11, 2021 to dance again with her husband of 53 years, Frank L. Sowers Sr, in heaven. She was the daughter of the late August “Gusty” and Mary (Duritzo) Smith and was born November 14, 1927 in Graceton.

Helen was a member of Our Lady...

October 9, 2021

LaRue Appleton, 89, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021. She was born September 28, 1932 in Brush Valley, PA, the eighth and youngest child of the late John Jefferson and Tessa Pearl (Wallace) Moose.

She was graduated from the former Brush Valley High School in 1950. She married the late...

October 6, 2021

Stefanie Ann “Stef” Heasley, 55, Indiana died October 6, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center following a long fight with breast cancer.  She was the daughter of Anthony and Janice Sicari and was born August 4, 1966 in Vandergrift, PA.

Stefanie graduated from Kiski Area High School in 1984 and attended the University of Pittsburgh where she...

October 6, 2021

Steven “Sparky” Beskid Jr., 80, of Coral, died October 6, 2021 peacefully at his home.  He was the son of the late Steven and Stella Mae (McAdoo) Beskid Sr. and was born February 21, 1941 in Graceton.

Steven was retired from Falcon Drilling and Trucking.  He enjoyed his retirement and loved spending time with grandchildren and great...

September 30, 2021

Twila (Wissinger) Stiles, 91, Homer City died September 30, 2021 at her daughters residence.  She was the daughter of the late Emerson and Bessie (Gibson) Wissinger and was born August 10, 1930 in Clymer, PA.

Twila was a member of the Homer City United Methodist Church, were she volunteered.  She was active with Meals on Wheels for...

September 27, 2021

Eugene R. “Gene” Stelma, 78, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 13, 1943 in Graceton, PA, he was the son of the late Victor and (Mary Kotzur) Stelma.

Following high school he served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge. Gene was employed by R&P as...

September 25, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Monroe Fenton, 85, of Greer, SC formerly of Homer City died September 25, 2021 in Greer, SC.  He was the son of the late Monroe C. and Cora (Kerr) Fenton and was born May 4, 1936 in Indiana, PA.  He was a member of St. Mary's Holy Protection Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer City.

Charles was...

September 15, 2021

Rachel Marie McAdams, 53, of Black Lick, PA passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born July 12, 1968 in Indiana.

She was the daughter of Karen and William Shetler. She was married to Terry L McAdams for 30 years who passed away in February 2016.

Rachel loved going to...

September 15, 2021

Catherine May (Bensinger) Hebert went to Heaven, peacefully, Friday, September 17, 2021 at Bethany Place Personal Care Home, Indiana, surrounded by her immediate family.

She was born October 23, 1916, in Allentown, PA, the oldest of five children, to J. Raymond and Florence (Slaughterback) Bensinger. Shortly thereafter they moved to Ashland, PA to take over the Bensinger...

September 15, 2021

Bernice (Babe) Tanner, age 91, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2021.  She was currently a resident of Moorehead Place Senior Living Community where she enjoyed socializing with her peers and staff. She was eager to participate in all activities and was always first in line. She was born on December 20, 1929 in Indiana, Pa. to Samuel and...

September 13, 2021

Margaret Frances “Fran” Magee, 82, Portersville, PA died September 13, 2021 at the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.  She was the daughter of the late George Irvin and Margaret Frances Lindey and was born November 23, 1938 in Portersville, PA.

Fran was a member of Mountville Presbyterian Church, in Portersville, PA where she was a Deacon...

September 12, 2021

Michael William Holiday, 62, Pittsburgh, PA, died Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home.

Michael graduated from Homer Center High School in 1976.  He attended Carnegie Mellon University and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh.  After working several years on grant projects at Pitt he entered the private sector in the Pittsburgh, area, where he remained until...

August 16, 2021

Georgia C. Zack passed away at Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana on August 16, 2021. She was the daugther of George and Betty(Aukerman) Burkley. She was born on August 12, 1946, in the village of Waterman, PA. Her family eventually moved to Lucernemines. She recently celebrated her 75th birthday with her daughter. She met her future husband Thomas...

August 14, 2021

Marcella Fetchko, 81, of Josephine died August 14, 2021, at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late August and Mary (Duritzo) Smith and was born January 16, 1940, in Graceton.

She enjoyed cooking and made the greatest pies, pastries, and cookies. She was a full-time mom and loved spending time with her family.  She also...

August 13, 2021

Anthony Borzcik, 93, Lucernemines, PA, died peacefully on August 13, 2021, with his family at his side.

Son of the late Stephen and Marcella (Matejovie) Borzcik, Tony was born December 15, 1927, in Vintondale, PA.  He was raised from the age of 4 by his father and stepmother, Emma (Yanche Sofko) Borzcik.

Anthony and Eleanor...