Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
James R. Conway, Sr.
October 18, 2016
Conway, James R., Sr., 79, Nanty Glo, passed away Oct.18, 2016 at home. Born Dec. 25, 1936, in Heilwood. Son of the late John and Ollie (Uncapher) Conway. Preceded in death by Granddaughter Shawna Lynn Conway; Brothers Carl, Pete, and George. Survived by his wife the former Wife Margaret Hoffman, Nanty Glo; Children; Dr. James R.(Jane) Conway, Strongstown; Janice (Michael)...
Carmella K. Kanyan
October 18, 2016
Carmella K. (Aloi) Kanyan, 90, Coral died October 18, 2016 at Hillsdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Ammendolia) Aloi and was born November 18, 1925 in Starford. Carmella was postal clerk and retired from the Coral Post Office after 24 years of employment. She was a member of Our Lady of...
Ronald Clair ('Duck') Mervine
October 14, 2016
Mervine, Ronald Clair Duck, 77, Homer City, passed away at home Oct.14, 2016. Born March 19, 1939 in Strongstown, son of the late Arthur and Althea (Hunter) Mervine. Preceded in death by grandson Walter Cox, III and brother Melvin. Survived by wife of 55 years Edna (Fyock) Mervine, Homer City. Children Barbara (Walter) Cox, Lock Haven; Ronald Clair Mervine, Jr.,...
Maryellen Olivette Yobbagy
October 13, 2016
Yobbagy, Maryellen Olivette (Mitchell), 81, Ebensburg, passed away Oct. 13, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 20, 1935 in Revloc. Oldest Child of George and Nellie Mitchell. Preceded in death by Parents, husband William Yobbagy, and partner Frank Skubik. Survived by Sons William Yobbagy, Jr and wife Cathy Gallagher, Edward Yobbagy and wife Connie, Thomas Yobbagy and partner Keith...
Lucy A. Magalich
October 12, 2016
Lucy A. Magalich, age 57, of Lucernemines died of cancer on October 12, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Lucy was born on August 17, 1959 in Indiana, PA and was the daughter of Norman and Betty (Kelly) Fleming. Lucy was a member of Club Savoy in Homer City and the American Legion Ladies Auxillary #437,...
Joseph 'Patsy' Ashman
October 11, 2016
Joseph Patsy Ashman, age 94, of Homer City died October 11, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. He was born December 11, 1921 and was the son of Joseph Ashman and Twila Margaret (Skerbulish) Adamsky. Patsy was a charter member of the Tide Sportsmans Club. He was also a semi-pro baseball player in Canada and played in the R & P...
John Joseph Fetchko
October 11, 2016
John Joseph Fetchko, Jr., age 18, of Josephine, died October 11, 2016. He was born on September 3, 1998 in Alabama and was the son of John J. Fetchko, Sr. John was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral Site. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting at the rifle range and dirt bike riding. He was an accomplished...
Lois 'Faye' Jerome
October 8, 2016
83, a lifelong resident of Nanty Glo, passed away in Orange Park, Fl. Born Nov. 11, 1932, daughter of the late Fabian and Ellen (Waldron) Sybert. Preceded in death by husband Michael Jerome, to whom she was married to for 34 years; and sister, Darlene Sybert. Survived by daughter, Michele Lynn James and son-in-law, Dr. Robert James, Orange Park, Fl.;...
Raymond Gerber
October 7, 2016
Raymond D., 94, of Mundy's Corner, died peacefully, Friday October 7, 2016, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 2, 1921, in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Albert and Myrtle (Karl) Gerber. Preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Alberta (Simpson) Gerber; four sons, Rodney (Donna);...
Robert J. Hessler
October 6, 2016
Hessler, Robert J. Bob, 44, Mundys Corner, passed away Oct. 6, 2016 at home. Born May 24, 1972. Son of Daryl J. Hessler and Judith (Fry) Gillin. Preceded in death by Mother Judith, and Grandfathers Robert Fry and Walter Hessler, and Uncle Robert Hegedus. Surviving is his wife the former Kelly Kris, Mundys Corner. Children; Jacob R. (Kate), currently serving...
Maria Lisabetta Martini
October 1, 2016
Maria Lisabetta Martini, age 92 of Homer City passed away peacefully Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Shadyside Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born on January 18, 1924 in Rovere Veronese, Italy and was the daughter of Ernesto and Josephine (Garonzi) Sauro. Maria was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. Her life centered around her...
Rocco J. DeChurch
September 29, 2016
Rocco J. DeChurch, 72, Indiana died September 29, 2016 at Rosebrook Personal Care Home, Sarver, PA. He was the son of the late Larry and Helen (Sarra) DeChurch and was born August 23, 1944 in Homer City. He was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Parish. Rocco enjoyed music and was an exceptional drummer. After retirement, he played with...
Betty Lou (Baker) Wilson
September 29, 2016
Betty Lou (Baker) Wilson, 95, Homer City died September 29, 2016 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Cleveland and Rebecca Jane (McCombs) Baker and was born December 3, 1920 in Homer City, PA She was employed by Syntron during the war and later worked at Sickenbergers Drug Store and Harmon's five and ten....
Deborah Ann (Dolan) Succheralli
September 12, 2016
Deborah Ann Succheralli, 66, Indiana died September 12, 2016 at Indian Haven. She was the daughter of the late John and Edith (Kreinbrook) Dolan and was born January 11, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant, PA. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Christian Daughters of America and the Indiana Alumni of Nurses. Deborah graduated from Latrobe School...
Judith Ann Oswalt
September 10, 2016
Judith A. Oswalt, 72, of Indiana, PA went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Saint Josephs East Hospital, KY. She was born December 6, 1943 in Indiana, PA the daughter of Robert and Betty Jeffrey. She was a member of Homer City United Methodist Church and served on the church council. She retired from Homer Center...
Betty Jean (Luksic) Ligon
September 9, 2016
Betty Jean Ligon (Luksic) passed away peacefully on September 9, 2016; she was 82. Betty was born in Homer City, PA on August 7, 1934 to Tony and Katie Luksic. Betty attended IUP School of Nursing and graduated in 1954 as a Registered Nurse. She moved to Port Costa, CA in the early 1960s where she continued her nursing career...
Mabel Nora Zofchak
September 4, 2016
Mabel Nora Zofchak, 84, Waterman died September 4, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was the daughter of the late Murray W. and Ida (Peterman) Boyer and was born February 6, 1932 in Indiana. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Homer City and the Homer City Senior Citizens. Mabel is survived by six children,...
Philip Beckett
August 31, 2016
Beckett, Philip, 96, Mineral Point, Passed away Aug. 31, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born 6-19-1920 in Confluence. Son of the late Harry and Corda Sue (Vought) Beckett. Preceded in death by wife Leona (Firl) Beckett. Brothers Forrest, Glen, and David. Survived by Children; Elizabeth B. (Gary) Leventry, Severn, Md.; Susan (James) Yeager, Hastings; Thomas (Zoyla) Beckett, Casa Grande, Az.;...
Edmund S. Zalewski
August 31, 2016
Edmund S. Zalewski, Sr., 94,Indiana, formerly of Monessen died August 31, 2016 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Peter and Rosalie (Sobieska) Zalewski and was born June 25, 1922 in Monessen, PA. Mr. Zalewski was employed by Wheeling/Pittsburgh Steel, Monessen, PA and was a United States Army Veteran having served in WWII while stationed...
Mary Younkin
August 30, 2016
Mary (Oblinsky) Younkin, 88, Ebensburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Aug. 30, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 9, 1928 in Nanty Glo. Daughter of the late George and Mary (Boback) Oblinsky. Preceded in death by husband Paul, infant son Mark, brothers John, George, Thomas, and Steven. Sister Irene Molesky. Survived by children Paul (Diana)...
