Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Mary Younkin
Aug 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)...
Isabel R. Shandick
Aug 20, 2016
Isabel R. Shandick, age 97, of Lucernemines, PA. died Saturday, August 20, 2016 At Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. She was born on January 27, 1919 in Barnesboro, PA and was the daughter of William T. and Edith (Marsh) Reid. Isabel is survived by 1 daughter Patricia Pat Gonda and husband William 'Curly', Homer City, PA. and two sons, William Bill...
Dorothy Mae Morris
Aug 20, 2016
Dorothy Mae Morris, age 96, of Homer City, died August 20, 2016 at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Blacklick, PA. She was born on May 9, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of John and Emily (Carnahan) Riedel. Dorothy is survived by three sons; Rev. Paul and wife Georgia Morris, Homer City; David and companion Stacey Nichols, Belle...
Helen Susan 'Suzy' Purpura
Aug 13, 2016
Helen Susan (Suzy) Purpura of Penn Run, PA, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on August 13, 2016. She was born November 22, 1966, in Indiana, PA, to Joseph F. and Frances H. Pellegrene. Suzy was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many. To all she was...
Rudolph Albert Steffish
Aug 13, 2016
Rudolph Albert Steffish, 92, of Creekside passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of George and Mary Katherine (Hardick) Stefffish. Rudy was born July 24, 1924 in Hamilton. He was a proud WWII Veteran who served in World War II for six years. He worked in the coal mines for 32 years...
Stella (Restauri) Grembi
Aug 12, 2016
Grembi, Stella (Restauri), 90, Nanty Glo , passed away Aug.12, 2016, at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg. Born Nov. 1, 1925 in Export. Daughter of the late Giuseppi and Rosina Restauri. Preceded in death by husband Dominick J. Grembi; Sisters Frances Vaglia and Della McPhee. Brother Nick Restauri. Nieces and nephew Julia and Pete Vaglia and Joann (Restauri) McHugh. Survived by Sons...
Adelaide 'Addie' (Thiec) Kuzilla
Aug 10, 2016
Kuzilla, Adelaide Addie (Thiec), 76, Nanty Glo, passed away at home, 8-10-16. Born 6-17-1940 in Spangler. Daughter of the late Gordon and Margaret (Hauret) Thiec. Preceded in death by son-in-law Jeff Ray. Survived by husband of 54 years Albert Kuzilla, Sr. Children Natalie Kuzilla (Roy Dickert), New Florence; Peggy (Jeff) Ray, Nanty Glo; Albert Kuzilla, Jr. (Karen Newcomer), Ebensburg. Grandchildren...
Viola (Yonker) Ray
Aug 9, 2016
Ray, Viola ( Yonker ), 89, Nanty Glo, passed away at her home, Aug. 9, 2016. Born July 29, 1927 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Robert E. and Mabel (McDowell) Yonker. Proceeded in death by son Jeff, 1st husband Ambrose JJ. Boyd. 4 sisters and 2 brother Survived by Husband of 53 years John Jack Ray, Nanty Glo. Children...
Carol Jo (Kephart) Wardo
Aug 8, 2016
Carol Jo Kephart Wardo, 76, of Homer City passed away on August 8, 2016. She was born October 21, 1939 to Dorsey and May Kephart. In her early years, Jo worked for FMC, Homer City until her division closed. She then dedicated herself to her family. There are many wonderful memories of her Sunday dinners, holiday meals, and her homemade...
John 'Jack' Ross Rumbaugh
Jul 21, 2016
John Ross (Jack) Rumbaugh, age 92, of Brush Valley died July 21, 2016. He was was born in Homer City on July 11, 1924 where he resided for 71 years before moving to Brush Valley, Pa 21 years ago. The son of Ross Roy and Charlotte Irene (Jacoby) Rumbaugh, he retired after 38 years from Syntron Company (FMC), Homer City...
Clarence Stewart
Jul 13, 2016
Clarence David Pud Stewart, 88, of Indiana died July 13, 2016 at St. Andrew Village. He was born November 16, 1927 in Dilltown to Harrison Harry and Blanche (Tomb) Stewart. Pud lived in Brush Valley for most of his life and spent winters in Fort Myers, Florida. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a lumberman and truck...
Mary Murowski
Jun 24, 2016
Mary (Hannak) Murowski, 78, Twin Rocks, passed away June 24, 2016 at Cambria Care Center. Born Feb.19, 1938 in Heilwood. Daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Hannak. Preceded in death Daughter Debra Murowski. Brothers and sisters Evelyn Lanzendorfer, Fred, Joe, Jane Hannak. Survived by Husband of 59 years Carl Murowski, Twin Rocks. Son Carl (Tina) Murowski, Twin Rocks. Grandchildren...
Nancy Lynn Mowry
Jun 4, 2016
Nancy Ann, beloved mother and adored by all who knew her, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ on June 4, 2016 with her daughter Nancy Lynn by her side. She grew up in Nanty Glo, PA and after attending Bowling Green University she was selected to be a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines. She married Clinton Warren Mowry and resided...
Thomas E. Rager
May 29, 2016
Thomas E. Rager, 45, Josephine died May 29, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of Carl and Wanda (Syster) Rager and was born November 16, 1971 in Indiana, PA. Tom enjoyed all water sports especially boating, loved jamming to music and shredding down a mountain on skis. He was employed at Torrance State Hospital as a prison guard....
Fabrizio Pirrone
May 23, 2016
Fabrizio Pirrone, 35, of Indiana, PA passed away May 23, 2016 at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He was the son of Enzo and Nancy (Rubino) Pirrone and was born July 20, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois. Fabrizio started the F.A.B. (Fighting All Battles) Foundation, helping other people affected by leukemia. He was employed by M.D. Sleppy...
Carl E. Shaffer
May 20, 2016
Carl E. Shaffer, 72, Homer City died Friday, May 20, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Michael and Hazel (McKendrick) Shaffer and was born June 8, 1943 in Josephine, PA. He was a member of the Homer City American Legion and the AOH, Connecticut. Carl worked at Teledyne Rodney in Massachusetts for 22 years and...
Teresa C. (Halmes) Yancy
May 18, 2016
Teresa C. (Halmes) Yancy, 97, Homer City died May 18, 2016 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and biological mother Ludmula (Popiesz) Halmes and mother Anna (Popiesz) Halmes, born October 31, 1918 in Coral, PA. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. Teresa enjoyed bingo, playing skat, and watching...
Evelyn 'Gloria' (Larsen) Domino
May 18, 2016
Evelyn Gloria Domino, 86, of Brush Valley died May 18, 2016 at St. Andrews Village. She was the daughter of the late John D. and Anzonetta (Davis) Larsen and was born August 31, 1929 in Homer City. She was retired from Homer City State Bank and was employed by Domino Excavating, as her sons bookkeeper until the age of 85....
Rick L. Barnett
May 15, 2016
Rick L. Barnett, 47, Marion Center, died Sunday, May, 15, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was the son of Gerald and Margaret (Craft) Barnett and was born March 24, 1969 in Indiana, PA. Rick was a 1989 graduate of Homer Center High School and a 1991 graduate of Vale Tech. He enjoyed going and participating at Demolition Derby with...
Kai Paul Hrabovsky
May 14, 2016
Kai Paul Hrabovsky, born March 29, 2000, in Indiana, PA, was taken from us too soon in a tragic accident Saturday, May 14, 2016. Kai was a Summa Scholar, a committed athlete, an outdoorsman, and an adventurer. He had the unique ability to transcend barriers and connect with everyone he met. He was passionate about basketball, music, family, and his...
