Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

Aug 17, 2019

Ruby Marie (Davis) Spencer, 89, Washington Township died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Beacon Ridge Skilled Nursing and Rehab.  She was the daughter of the late T. Claude Davis Sr. and Bessie (Smith) Davis and was born April 19, 1930.

Ruby is survived by her son, Richard “Rick” Spencer and wife Pat, Homer City; her two grandchildren,...

Aug 16, 2019

Mary Josephine (Modic) Evanick, 97, Red Barn (Homer City) passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

She was born November 1, 1921 in Homer City, daughter of Joseph and Mary Modic.

Mary attended Indiana State Teacher’s College and worked at Syntron before retiring from Homer-Center School District as a dedicated...

Aug 2, 2019

E. Ruth Ashman, 94, Homer City died August 2, 2019 at the Communities of Indian Haven.  She was the daughter of the late Nile Jay and Nellie (Hamilton) and was born December 2, 1924 in Burrell Township.

Ruth was employed as an LPN at Torrence State Hospital for 35 years and was a member of AARP.

Jul 29, 2019

Diane Jean Buenting Eppley, 79, of Indiana, went to be with Jesus Monday, July 29, 2019.

The daughter of Adolph John and Judith Nalene Strother Buenting, she was born March 5, 1940, in Pittsburgh.

She was raised in East McKeesport, attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and earned her bachelor's degree in dietetics with a minor...

Jul 15, 2019

Kathryn Buzi, 93, Pittsburgh, formerly of Homer City died July 15, 2019 at Vincentian Home in Pittsburgh.  Kathryn was born August 15, 1925 in Indiana to John and Maria (Pini) Buzi.

Kathryn was previously employed at Napco for many years in Pittsburgh.

Kathryn is survived by two sisters, Jean Buzi, at home and Joanna Kuta,...

Jul 10, 2019

Gary Wayne Dill, 68, of Buffington Township, passed away peacefully July 10, 2019, at Cambria Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Gary exhibited courage and a fighting spirit during his prolonged illness. Son of Alfred Wayne Dill and Ada Mae (Mitchell) Dill, he was born August 1, 1950, in Indiana, PA Gary spent 18 years in the coal mining...

Jul 3, 2019

John H. Pierce, 65, Homer City died July 3, 2019 at Scenery Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of the late Donald W. and Betty Jane (McClure) Pierce and was born October 5, 1953 in Indiana. John was a member of St. Bernards of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church and UMWA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching sports....

Jun 27, 2019

Mary passed away June 27th surrounded by her family after bravely fighting cancer for 8 months. She was born August 14th, 1948, and was the daughter of Edith & Francis Weis. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandma. She worked as a time keeper for 6 years and a laborer for 27 years with LIUNA Local 1058 where she...

Jun 26, 2019

Ruby Eleanor Gindlesperger, 88, Homer City died June 26, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Charles Gindlesperger and Hazel Gardner-Gindelsperger-Overman and was born May 16, 1931 in Lucernemines, PA She was employed by Seasonal, Sawyers Laundry and the Indiana County Club. Ruby is survived by her sister, Charlotte Kurcsics and her sister-in-law, Lorena...

Jun 17, 2019

Paul William Piccolini, 88, of Homer City passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at his home. A son of Antonio Di Franco and Mary Josephine (Battestelli) Piccolini, he was born June 29, 1930 in Homer City. Paul was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Indiana-Franklin Masonic Lodge #313. He worked for many years...

Jun 16, 2019

Kylee Danielle Hiner, 27, of Anaheim, CA died June 16, 2019 at her residence. She was the daughter of Russell (Butch) and Jaclyne (Roberts) Hiner and was born August 31, 1991 in Indiana, PA. She attended the United Methodist Church, enjoyed video games, tae kwon do and photography. Kylee was employed by Disneyland as a photographer. She is survived by...

Jun 8, 2019

Prato-Helen Mae, 91, Homer City, passed away June 8, 2019 at home. She was born July 8, 1927 in Homer City. Daughter of the late Philip and Anna (Tomchick) Sisko. She is preceded in death by brothers William, John, Philip, Edward, and Frank; Sisters Paula Smith and Irene Zele. Helen is survived by her husband of 71 years Arthur Prato,...

May 29, 2019

Bryan K. Smeltzer, 24, Homer City, PA passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Son of Steven and wife Kelly Smeltzer and Lisa Smeltzer of Homer City. He was born on April 21, 1995 in Fort Campbell, KY. Bryan was a graduate of Homer Center Jr/Sr High School class of 2013 and was employed by Fayette Sources. He was an alumni...

May 27, 2019

Herman-Ellen Carnahan, 74, Michigan, formerly of Nanty Glo, passed away May 27, 2019 after suffering a stroke on May 20, 2019, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. She was born Aug. 26, 1944, in Nanty Glo. Daughter of the late George Bichko and Margaret Carnahan. Preceded in death by Uncle Leo Carnahan. She is...

May 25, 2019

Nancy L. Shank, 72, Coral died May 25, 2019 at her late residence. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Lois (Hitechew) Pizer and was born April 30, 1947 in Windber. Nancy worked at Syntron, the Indiana Mall, PT Cafeteria, Ninth Street Deli, Trader Horn and Diamond Drugs. She is survived by her husband, Clarence R. (Bob) Shank...

May 21, 2019

Al Pluchinsky, 73, Homer City died May 21, 2019 at Shadyside Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Edward Joseph and Elizabeth (Policsko) Pluchinsky and was born May 10, 1946 in Coy, PA. Al was a lifetime member of the Brush Valley Volunteer Fire Department, First Assistant Chief. He was also a member of...

May 19, 2019

John Pete Kozele, 90, of Homer City passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born November 4, 1928 in Homer City and was the son of Frank, Sr. and Josephine (Zeman) Kozele. John was a veteran of the Korean War and member of the American Legion. He was a...

May 19, 2019

Rose Marie Zelenski, 94 of Homer City died Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born June 9, 1924, in McIntyre, PA, and was the daughter of Ralph DeCarlo and Elizabeth (Alloy) DeCarlo.

She was a homemaker and mother first and foremost and this was her love and passion. She also...

May 7, 2019

Litzinger-Dorothy L. (Divins), 85, Mineral Point, passed away May, 7, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 20, 1933 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George and Hannah (Hitchcock) Divins. She was preceded in death by siblings George "Butch" Divins, Betty Murphy, and Helen Divins. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 68 years Charles Litzinger, Sr., Mineral...

May 5, 2019

Virgil E. McAdoo, age 81, of Homer City died May 5, 2019. Virgil was born on March 23, 1938 in Indiana, Pa and was the son of William and Elsie (Gardner) McAdoo. Virgil was a member of the Red Barn Sportsmans Club and a social member of the American Legion, both of Homer City. Virgil was formerly employed by Season-All,...