Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Edith Lavonne (Misner) Smith
December 26, 2016
Edith Lavonne (Misner) Smith passed away on December 26, 2016, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, Pa, formerly of Nanty Glo. She was affectionately known by all who knew her as Edie. Edie was born December 8, 1926, in Wherum, Pennsylvania, to Merton Louis Misner and Elva Ellen (Good) Misner. She was the fifth child of 12 children. The Misner family...
Lucienne B. (Gardner) Bracken
December 23, 2016
Bracken, Lucienne B. (Gardner), 97, Twin Rocks, passed away December 23, 2016 at her home. She was born August 1, 1919 in Duncansville. Daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Nale) Gardner. Preceded in death by Husband Roscoe C. Bracken; Sisters Zada (Herbert) Rager; Marjorie (Roy) Reese; Dorothy (John) Adams; Audry Dolly (Richard) Harvey; Althea Honey(Virgil) Humphrey; Brothers Harry (Arlene)...
John H. McCully
December 23, 2016
John H. McCully, 84, Brush Valley died December 23, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Pitzel) McCully and was born April 10, 1932 in Brush Valley. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Brush Valley, the VFW Post #1989, Indiana and a lifetime member of the Brush Valley Fire Department...
Linda Ruth Nicholson
December 16, 2016
Linda Ruth Nicholson, age 79, of Homer City, died December 16, 2016. Linda was born on March 19, 1937 in Cokeville Pa. and was the daughter of Clyde and Mae Brubaker Sheppard. Linda spent most of her life in the Blairsville area working as a secretary for Penn Rose plumbing and heating and was also employed by Blairsville Machine Company....
Karen Jean (Pelo) Rankin
December 16, 2016
Karen Jean Rankin, 70, Lucernmines died December 16, 2016 at Magees Womens Hospital surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Rellick) Pelo and was born September 29, 1946 in Indiana. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and worked at Robert Shaw until she chose to stay at home...
Raymond ('Dynamite') Nazarak
December 11, 2016
Nazarak, Raymond R., Dynamite 92, completed his earthly journey and entered his Heavenly life with the Father Dec. 11, 2016 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, which we are very greatful for their care given to our father. Born May 11, 1924 in Lilly. Son of the late Louis and Anastasia Nazarak. Preceded in death by his Wife Elizabeth (Sekerak )...
Michael P. Smidga
December 6, 2016
Smidga, Michael P., Sr., Johnstown, passed away Dec. 6, 2016 at home. Born July 13, 1957 in Johnstown. Son of the late William J. and Frances (Chiappini) Smidga. Preceded in death by sisters Patricia McCormick and Gina Talerico. Surviving are his children Malinda Smidga (Chistopher) and Michael Smidga, Jr. (Heather), all of Pittsburgh, and their sister Megan Stranford, Ligonier. Grandchildren...
Gayle Malcotti
December 4, 2016
Malcotti, Gayle, 77, Nanty Glo, passed away at home December 4, 2016. Born June 28, 1939. Daughter of the late Allen and Grace (Peffer) Phillips. Preceded in death Brothers Jack and Walter. Sister Jean Dymtric. Surviving Husband of 58 years Robert Malcotti, Nanty Glo. Children Robert (Veronica) Malcotti, Jr.; Rick (Toby) Malcotti; Marianne Malcotti (Rob); Mark Malcotti (Jen) , all...
Daniel DeWayne Harmon
November 30, 2016
Daniel DeWayne Harmon, 92, Homer City, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his residence as peacefully as he lived surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Daniel and Bessie (Campbell) Harmon and was born June 29, 1924 in Homer City. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and faithful friendDaniel graduated from Homer Center...
Ethel Elizabeth Ondo
November 29, 2016
Ethel Elizabeth Ondo, 87, Homer City died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, peacefully at Indiana Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Paul and Mary (Sandusky) Sipos, she was born March 9, 1929 in Center Township. Ethel was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana and the Christian Daughters of America. She was also a member of the...
Patricia A. (Buckingham) Barosky
November 25, 2016
Barosky, Patricia A. (Buckingham), 65, passed away ay home, Nov. 25, 2016. Born April 13, 1951. Daughter of William Buckingham and May Jane (Jackens) Crnarich. Preceded in death by her father William, step father Francis Crnarich, and Husband Richard M. Barosky. Surviving are her sons Richard Barosky, Nanty Glo and Martin (Renee) Barosky, Nanty Glo. Grandchildren Jozi, Wyatt, and Waylon....
Lloyd Ira Paynter
November 22, 2016
Lloyd Bud Ira Paynter III, 63, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless. He was born in Warren, Ohio on August 31, 1953 to Lloyd and Gloria (Monti) Paynter. Prior to his retirement, he was a member of Asbestos Workers Local #2, Pittsburgh, PA. Member of the Red Bard Sportsman Club, Homer City. He enjoyed spending time...
Donald Floyd Bowman
November 19, 2016
Bowman, Donald Floyd, 80, Mineral Point, passed away Nov.19, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born 1-7-1936 in Mineral Point. Son of the late Clair and Louise (Bracken) Bowman. Preceded in death by wife Shirley Mae (Hoffman) Bowman. Brothers Dwight and Robert. Sisters Ruth Reed and Naomi Taylor. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving Children; Ronald (Sharon) Bowman,...
Floyd E. Taylor
November 19, 2016
Floyd E. Taylor, 75 Indiana died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was the son of the late Harry and Nellie (Alsop) Taylor and was born October 29, 1941 in Graceton. Floyd served his country with honor as a member of the United States Air Force, most notably during the Vietnam War. After the war, Floyd went...
Selma Louise Walker
November 14, 2016
Walker, Selma Louise, 93, Ebensburg, passed away at home Nov. 14, 2016. Born Oct. 9, 1923. Daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Lambing) Walker. Preceded in death brothers James and William. Survived by Brother Ron (Lois) Walker, Nanty Glo and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of the Nanty Glo United Methodist Church. Louise worked for many years at the...
William 'Billy' D. Anderson
November 13, 2016
William (Billy) D. Anderson Jr., 54 passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home in Rahway, NJ. Born in Ft. Belvoir, VA on December 29, 1961, Billy Graduated from NJIT, Newark, NJ in 1985 with a degree in Engineering. He lived in Rahway since 1977 where he was a member of St. Marys R. C. Church and served as...
George R. Wardo
November 5, 2016
George R. Wardo Jr of Homer City passed away November 5, 2016. George was born January 19, 1934 in Ramey, PA to George and Anna Wardo. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1958. He spent 33 years working in the coal mines. He was a member of the UMWA, American Legion Post #493, Tide Sportsmans Club, and Bethel Presbyterian...
Shirley Lucille George
November 5, 2016
Shirley Lucille George, 82, went to be with her LORD and Savior on November 5, 2016. She was the daughter of the late George M. and Rose Mae (Means) Merrill and was born March 16, 1934 in Big Run, PA. She was a member of the Homer City United Methodist Church. Shirley loved every minute of living on the farm...
John H. Zometsky
October 26, 2016
John H. Zometsky, 66, Lucernemines died October 26, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Walter W. and Dessie M. (Hamilton) Zometsky and was born January 4, 1950 in Indiana, PA. John was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan. He was also a member of the Red...
Rebecca G. Helman
October 20, 2016
Rebecca G. Helman, age 67, of Homer City died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her residence. Rebecca was born on September 12, 1949 in Beaver Falls, PA and was the daughter of George McKelvey, Sr. and Edith (Fofnaught) McKelvey. Rebecca was a member of the Homer City Historical Society. She is survived by her husband Daniel, Homer City and two...
