Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Joan E. (Pellegrene) Boske
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...
Joseph L. (Joe) Gonda
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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John James Capitosti
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...
John E. "Slugger" Golba
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...
Kenneth Roy Bowser
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...
Judith Rene Maschak
April 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...
Anna Catherine (Sager) Snyder
April 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...
Marcella R. Horchar
April 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...
Shirley "Kelly" Ann (Elliott) Franco
April 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,...
Joan Marie (Yanci) Palmer
April 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...
Barbara Grace Thompson
April 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...
Frances A. (Voyten) Balls
April 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...
Edward E. D'Aurelio
March 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...
Wayne R. Snyder
March 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...
George J. Wanchisn
March 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...
Jerry P. Solar
March 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,...
LaRue Elizabeth (Morris) Terlion
March 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’...
William Bencic
February 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...
Bernice E. (Shermenti) Bavone
February 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...
Michael Shawn Martin
February 20, 2021
Michael Shawn Martin, 56, of Clifton Springs, New York died unexpectedly at his house in Mars Hill, Maine on February 20, 2021. Mike was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania and graduated from Homer Center High School in 1982. He married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Martin (nee Butler) in 1989. He was born under a wandering star and his journey...
