Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

July 28, 2024

Harold Dwight Moorhead, 82, Blairsville died July 28, 2024, at his late residence with his loving wife Judy by his side. He was the son of the late Dale and Hazel Moorhead and was born November 12, 1941, in Indiana, PA.

Harold graduated from Laura Lamar High School in 1959. Following graduation he served in the United Stated National Guard. Prior...

July 18, 2024

Iva Mary Syster, 79, of Indiana passed away Thursday, July 18th, 2024, at her campsite in Brush Valley Township.

Iva was born October 14, 1944 in Philipsburg, PA. Daughter of Richard and Mary Williams. Iva was born October 14, 1944, in Philipsburg, PA. Daughter of Richard and Mary Williams. 

Iva was a member of the First Christian Church in Indiana. In the...

July 17, 2024

Edward “Dick” Altemus, (87), of Brush Valley, passed away on July 17, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Edward was born on May 11, 1937, in Brush Valley and has resided there ever since. For 35 years, Ed was employed as a machinist at Fisher Scientific in Indiana, PA. 

Ed was a devoted member of the Brush Valley Fire Department for 65...

July 6, 2024

Maryann DeSanti Morea, 78, of Homer City, PA passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on July 6, 2024. Born January 28, 1946, in the Bronx, New York, she was the youngest daughter of Lillian (Urmston) DeSanti and Louis DeSanti. 

If you knew Maryann, you knew she was an incredible force--sharp and sarcastic, no-nonsense, and serious, all biting wit and Bronx...

June 20, 2024

Sharon Marie Wyne (Satterfield) Maggio was born on Christmas Day, 1953, and went home to rest in the arms of Jesus Christ on June 20, 2024. Sharon was a collector of strays, both animal and human. She wanted to heal the world, one creature or person at a time. She was a born caretaker. She loved to travel. She never...

June 16, 2024

Charles Edward Receski, (86), of Indiana, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home with family at his side. The third child of Charles and Anna (Yoschak) Receski was born on February 26, 1938. Charles, fondly known as “Ed,” spent his early years in the small coal-mining town of Ernest, Pennsylvania. Ed never forgot his roots and...

June 12, 2024

Robert Edward Ciranni, 93, Homer City died June 12, 2024 at the Communities of Indian Haven. He was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Arone) Ciranni and was born October 25, 1930 in Homer City.

Robert enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles and Pittsburgh sports teams. He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and a 70 year...

June 1, 2024

Our beloved Matthew Anderson Templeton, 41, of Indiana, PA was called to heaven on Saturday, June 1, 2024.Born on July 21, 1982, to his parents, Lynne and Dennis Templeton, “Matte” was a happy, adventurous son, always busy with friends, sports, and sometimes mischief.Matt graduated from Indiana University Pennsylvania in 2006 with a marketing degree.  It was here he met the...

May 25, 2024

Martha Louise Ann (Lucas) Benamati, 88, of Red Barn, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 with her family by her side.

Martha was born on November 12, 1935 in Graceton, Indiana County, PA, the daughter of Raymond Alexander Lucas and Gertrude Louise (Mesler) Lucas. At an early age her family moved to the Homer City area where she spent most of...

May 23, 2024

Tamara “Tammy” Kay Barrow, 66, Homer City died May 23, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Gerald and Margaret (Corosu) Hamilton and was born April 28, 1958 in Indiana, PA.

Tammy was a member of the Homer City Presbyterian Church and the Homer City American Legion Post #493, Women’s Auxiliary. “Her Veterans” meant the world to her and recognizing...

May 21, 2024

Gertrude Jane “Gerty” Mlinarich passed away on May 21, 2024. She was born to Joseph Sr. and Kathryn (Yancy) Mlinarich on September 25, 1935, in Indiana, PA.Ms. Mlinarich enjoyed going to her church, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish where she was always seen at daily Mass. She was employed by Robert Shaw and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.She is survived...

May 16, 2024

Surrounded by her family, Carole Lee (Churchill) Panaia, 78, of Indiana, died at home on May 16, 2024. The daughter of William and Clara Churchill, Carole was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 22, 1945. As an undergraduate student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the 1960s, Carole was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and met her beloved husband, Larry...

May 7, 2024

Remembering Raymond Blehar



With love and the fondest memories we announce the passing of Raymond Roger Blehar. He recently turned 88 years old and passed in his sleep on May 7th, 2024. This was very fitting, as Ray loved to sleep! He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosalie Blehar, and sister, Monica Murray. He is survived by his...

May 1, 2024

Michele Fleming, 74, of Homer City died on May 1, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary Louise (Kinter) Fallat and was born July 18, 1949 in Indiana, PA.



She was employed at the Indiana Hospital as a nurses aid and also worked as a customer service representative for Adelphi Cable. She...

April 23, 2024

Monica (Lazor) Jones, 64, of Homer City, went to be with our Lord while surrounded by her loving family on April 23rd, 2024. Born February 5th, 1960, in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of Bernard and Geneva Lazor. 

Monica was a loving wife to her late husband of 42 years, Ron “Poopsie” Jones and the best mother to her two...

April 20, 2024

Lawrence Edgar Bennett Sr., of Black Lick, formerly of Homer City, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home. He was the son of the late Donald Bruce and Rose Irma (Winters) Bennett and was born on April 11, 1958, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.  

He is survived by his son, Lawrence Edgar (Clamity) Bennett Jr., of Homer City; his sisters,...

April 6, 2024

Dolores Jean (Nibert) Morgan passed away on April 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Max and Sara (Sell) Nibert and was born on July 26, 1941, on her family farm in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Dolores was a devout Catholic and member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. For half a...

March 16, 2024

Marie I. Hazlett, 94, of Homer City died March 16, 2024 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home.  She was the daughter of the late Ford and Cora (Brink) Hazlett and was born January 28, 1930 in Livermore, Pennsylvania.

Marie was a member of the Homer City Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed traveling the world and was an avid swimmer. ...

March 15, 2024

Thomas J. Lavosky, known affectionately as Tom to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on May 19, 1931, in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, Tom was the son of the late Joseph and Emma Lavosky.

Tom graduated high school with a keen interest in mechanics and electrical systems....

March 15, 2024

John “Jack” Anthony Dellafiora, 85, Homer City died Friday, March 15, 2024 at IRMC. He was the son of Jay and Mary Sally (Reato) Dellafiora and was born August 7,1938 in Coral.

Jack was a 1956 graduate of Laura Lamar High School.  He began his college years at IUP, then transferred to Davis and Elkins (“D&E”) in...