Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

May 26, 2021

Patricia A. Stelma, age 78, of Homer City, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 26. Born June 3, 1942, at Indiana Hospital, she was the daughter of the late John Skultety and Patricia (Johnson) Skultety Pedaci.  She was the loving wife for 53 years of George E. Stelma who predeceased her in December 2014.

Patty was...

May 25, 2021

Joan E. Boske, 91, of Homer City, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 24, 1929, to Natale and Theresa (Arone) Pellegrene. She was born, raised, and lived her entire life on Mazza Street.  Joan was a graduate of Homer City High School and worked a variety of jobs, but her passion was...

May 24, 2021

Joseph L. (Joe) Gonda, 56, has gone fishing.

The son of William and Patricia (Battick) Gonda, Joe was born October 7, 1964 in Indiana. He was a 1982 graduate of Homer-Center High School and the owner of the popular Homer City tavern, Captain Curly’s Pub, named for his father, best friend, and first fishing buddy.

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May 22, 2021

John James Capitosti, 84, of Creekside, formerly of Warren, PA and Homer City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was the son of the late Arthur Pasquale Capitosti and Edna Lucille McGinity and  was born on July 3, 1936 in Indiana.

John proudly served in the United States Army. He retired...

May 19, 2021

John E. “Slugger” Golba, 77, Lucernemines died May 19, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.  He was the son of the late Peter A. and Margaret E. Golba and was born August 20, 1943 in Indiana, PA.

John was a devout catholic and a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish.  He was also a...

May 5, 2021

Kenneth Roy Bowser, 62, of Homer City, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was a son of Kenneth James Bowser and Helen Jane (Troup) Brumbaugh, and was born Oct. 17, 1958, in Kittanning.

He was employed by Femco Machine and Star Manufacturing. Kenneth was a former member of the American...

Apr 29, 2021

Judith R. Maschak, 59, passed away on April 29, 2021, after a courageous eight and a half year battle with cancer.

Judy was born on December 18, 1961 in Honesdale, PA, to William and Mary Theobald and was one of six children.

On October 29, 1983, she married her husband, Marty and began their life...

Apr 27, 2021

Anna Catherine (Sager) Snyder, 93, of Brush Valley, passed away peacefully with family on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021.

Anna, also known affectionately as Mom, Grandma, Gram, and "Beka", always lit up a room with her radiant smile and would never let a belly go hungry or a palate thirsty. She loved entertaining family and cherished every moment...

Apr 27, 2021

Marcella Rose Horchar, 82, Coral died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Encompass Health Rehab, Harmarville, PA.  She was the daughter of John J. and Mary S. Gnibus and was born June 23, 1938 in Indiana, PA.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and was employed as a Medical Records Transcriptionist at the...

Apr 26, 2021

Shirley "Kelly' "Ann (ELLIOTT) Franco, 82, of Coral, PA passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 passed away on at her home. She was born January 16, 1939 in Indiana, PA. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Elliott and Mary (Grove) Elliott.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Kim (Kelly) Strazzere, Johnstown, PA; her son,...

Apr 25, 2021

Joan Marie Palmer, 82, Apollo, PA died April 25, 2021 at St. Andrews Village.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Yanci and was born July 10, 1938 in Indiana, PA.

Joan was a member of St. James Parish and was retired as a high school custodian.  She enjoyed playing bingo, loved conversation and...

Apr 16, 2021

Barbara Grace Thompson, 61, of Homer City, died Friday, April 16, 2021, at her home.  She was born April 9, 1960

Barbara was a member of Homer City United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife and mother and an avid Steelers fan.

She is survived by her husband, Harvey Yanoschick; son Timothy Dobranski, of...

Apr 5, 2021

Frances A. Balls, 91 of Homer City, died April 3, 2021.  She was born February 10, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Andy and Ann (Petosky) Voyten.

Frances was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church, Homer City.

Frances always had a great love for music.  When she was younger, you could hear...

Mar 28, 2021

Edward E. D’Aurelio, 77, Indiana formerly of Homer City died March 28, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  He was born September 15, 1943 in Indiana, PA to Joseph and Guida (Contestabile) D’Aurelio.

Ed is a member of Our lady of the Assumption Parish and a United States Air Force Veteran. He is a retired music teacher...

Mar 23, 2021

Wayne R. Snyder, lifelong resident of Brush Valley, died peacefully at home with family on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021. He was 94. Wayne was born on June 4, 1926 in Brush Valley and graduated from Brush Valley High School in 1944.

An astute carpenter and surveyor, he worked many years for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and also...

Mar 17, 2021

George J. Wanchisn, 83, Homer City died March 17, 2021 at his residence.  He was the son of the late John and Anna (Guba) Wanchisn and was born May 18, 1937 in Green Township, Pennsylvania.

George was a member of Saint Mary’s Holy Protection Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer City.  He was retired from by Robert Shaw Controls...

Mar 2, 2021

Jerry P. Solar, 71, of Homer City, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Born April 6, 1949, in Arnold, he was the son of Simon Solar and Pauline (Miskech).

He is survived by his brothers, Simon Solar, of Arnold, Al Solar and family, of Tarentum, and William Solar and family,...

Mar 2, 2021

LaRue Elizabeth (Morris) Terlion, 82, of Graceton (formerly of Heilwood), died March 2, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana. She was born April 21, 1938, in Alverda. LaRue was the daughter of Mertin and Madeline (McNulty) Morris.

LaRue was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, the Coral-Graceton Volunteer Fire Company Ladies’...

Feb 24, 2021

William Bencic, 88, of Homer City died February 24, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village.  He was the son of the late Nicholas Sr. and Marie (Marobic) Bencic and was born July 12, 1932 in Homer City.

William was a member of the Homer City American Legion Post #493 and the Red Barn Sportsman Club.  He was an...

Feb 21, 2021

Bernice E. (Shermenti) Bavone, 82, Homer City died February 21, 2021 at Beacon Ridge.  She was the daughter of late Andrew and Mildred (Zoldak) Shermenti and was born October 24, 1938 in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania.

Bernice was a Foot Reflexologist who started her business in 1978.  She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and...