Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

May 14, 2020

It is with endless sadness we share the passing of Glenn Logan Smyers Sr., 82, of Coral. On May 14, 2020, the admired husband, father, and grandfather was welcomed—and sent off— with loving family by his side; which ultimately gave him peace.

Glenn was born on January 23, 1938, in Indiana, Pennsylvania and married his wife of...

Apr 24, 2020

Donna Lee Burnheimer 79 of Indiana, Pa went home to be with Jesus Friday April 24th 2020 at St. Andrews Village Indiana, Pa. The daughter of Sherd and Amanda (Nicewonger) Burnheimer she was born January 21st 1941 in Homer City, Pa.

Donna was a graduate of Laura Lamar High School in Homer City, Pa. After graduation she...

Apr 7, 2020

Kathryn “Katie” Rado, 93, of Homer City passed Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at St. Andrew’s Village after a brief illness.

She was born November 4, 1926 in Homer City, PA to the late John and Anna (Washile) O’Hara. Katie was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer City, where she enjoyed baking and cooking...

Apr 2, 2020

Mary J. Spinner, Newark, Ohio formerly of Lucernemines, Pa walked her path to heaven April 2, 2020. She was the daughter of the late August and Elizabeth (Hubner) Pozik and was born July 10, 1923 in Nanty Glo, PA. Mary was a huge Steelers fan and wouldn't even answer the phone if anyone called during their games. She loved...

Mar 22, 2020

Adam N. Pierce, 36, of Homer City, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his residence.  Born October 22, 1983 in Indiana, PA He was the son of John and Marcia (Milner) Pierce. Adam was a graduate of Homer Center High School.  He worked as a groundskeeper for a local landscaping  company.  He enjoyed drawing, listening to music, fireside chats...

Mar 19, 2020

Bert Leroy (Roy) Balls, 90, of Homer City, unexpectedly died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born Dec. 12, 1929, a son of Bert and Christina (Anderson) Balls.

Roy is survived by his wife of 72 years, Frances (Voyten) Balls; his children Dennis Balls, Homer City, and Denise (Phil) Dallas,...

Mar 19, 2020

Mary Ann Akers, 78 of Homer City, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Armstrong Memorial Hospital in Kittanning. She was born August 8, 1941, in Indiana. MaryAnn was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Akers, and her mother, Mary Akers.  A brother, Charles Akers, and a nephew Archie Akers. Mary Ann is survived by her...

Mar 18, 2020

Ann M. (Deyarmin) Bekina Haseleu, 82 of Indiana, passed away March 18, 2020 at Indiana Square Personal Care Home.  She was born July 10, 1937 in Brush Valley. Ann was married to Frank P. Bekina Sr.,in which they had four children.  Frank P. Bekina Jr. (Heather), Mark A. Bekina (Diane), Daniel A. Bekina (Susan) and Rebecca D. Conti (Joseph)....

Mar 10, 2020

Joseph Francis Pellegrene, 94, of Homer City passed away, with his loving family by his side Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Indiana, PA.

Joe was born December 20, 1925 in Homer City PA, and was the son of Ned and Theresa (Arone) Pellegrene.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Lucernemines...

Mar 7, 2020

Linda Louise (Battick) Nadzadi, 68, Homer City died March 7, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.  She was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Lance) Battick and was born December 15, 1951 in Indiana, PA.

Linda was a member of Creekside United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, Elvis, camping and spending time with her...

Mar 6, 2020

Tara Ann Bellman, 42, of Homer City died Friday, March 6th, 2020.

Tara was born in Indiana on August 26th 1977, the first of three children of Rick and Leslie Bellman.

Tara attended Homer-Center Jr/Sr High School and United Jr/Sr High School for a period of time. Tara was a devoted mother, loving daughter, sister,...

Mar 5, 2020

Raymond William Bartek, 76, of Indiana died Thursday, March 5, 2020 peacefully at his home in Indiana. He was born May 31, 1943 and was the son of Steve and Estelle (Swincicki) Bartek . He graduated from Laura Lamar High School in Homer City in 1961 and served four years in the Army after graduation.  Ray loved baseball, whiffle...

Mar 4, 2020

Nicholas "Nick" Morgan, age 81 of Home, PA died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Latrobe, PA. He was born on September 23, 1938 to Nicholas and Elizabeth Rostis Morgan in Young Township, PA. Nick enlisted in the Army upon graduation from Laura Lamar High School. He served with the 3rd Armored Division in Heidelberg, Germany during the Berlin Crisis...

Feb 29, 2020

Ronald Irwin George, 77, of Homer City, died Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.

He was born in Pine Flats, the fourth of five children of Ed and Stella George.

Ron graduated from Laura Lamar High School in 1960 and joined the military, being stationed both in Italy and Korea.

He was a quality control...

Feb 19, 2020

Gloria J. Nicholson, age 61, died on February 19, 2020 in Indiana, Pennsylvania.  She was born on May 30, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio and was the daughter of Wilbur and Nola Pepple.

Gloria is survived by her son Joshua F. DeJongh, Athens, GA.

She is also survived by her mother Nola Pepple,; sister Debra Schleicher...

Feb 10, 2020

Catherine Ann Carroll, 92, Lucernemines died Monday, February 10, 2020 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Marko and Mary (Vadas) Yurmanovic and was born November 25, 1927 in Atlantic, PA.

She was known to everyone as grandma and she was loved by so many. Catherine was a member of...

Feb 2, 2020

Timothy A. Bennett, 51, New Holland, formerly of Homer City died February 2, 2020 at WellSpan York Hospital. Tim was son of the late Donald and Rose (Winters) Bennett Sr. and was born September 26, 1968 in Spangler.

Tim liked collecting Superman and The Wizard of Oz memorabilia and Walmart shopping for bargains. He loved animals, especially...

Feb 1, 2020

Ashley Nicole Adair (Jones), 35, of Blairsville PA lost her battle to cancer on February 1, 2020 at UPMC Shadyside. She was born on December 8, 1984. Ashley fought long and hard, she loved every single person that was a part of her army during her cancer journey. Everyone showed her that “no one fights alone.” Her sons Hunter...

Jan 31, 2020

Walter “Bud” “Crack” A. Novak, 69, of Homer City, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana.

He was the son of Walter F. Novak and June L. (Poole) Novak, who preceded him in death.

Walt was a coal miner and enjoyed spending time outdoors and with his dog Junior....

Jan 15, 2020

Paul Esachina, 90, Blairsville died January 15, 2020 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.  He was the son of the late Paul and Anna (Chukin) Esachina and was born February 9, 1929 in Grafton, PA

He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, the Indiana VFW Post #1989 and was an Army...