Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

Dec 5, 2023

Dorothy Ann (Romance) Hancherick, 91, of Homer City, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Indiana, at Saint Andrew's Village, after a brief illness.

Known affectionately as "Dot" by friends and family, she was born July 21, 1932, in Indiana. She was a graduate of Indiana High School, where she was a drum majorette.

Dot...

Dec 4, 2023

John Harold Edmiston Jr., 79, Homer City died December 4, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late John H. and Cleo (McGinnis) Edmiston Sr. and was born on April 30, 1944, in Petersburg, PA.

John was retired from the Homer City Power Plant and a member of the Brush Valley United...

Nov 27, 2023

John A. Rhodes II, 74,  Homer City, passed away on November 27, 2023. He was born August 5, 1949, in Altoona, PA. John's jovial spirit touched many throughout his lifetime.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Sheila Rhodes (Davis), and four daughters, Aimee Rosa of Altoona, and Michelle, Kristie, and Melodie Muri, all of Florida. John's legacy...

Nov 25, 2023

Alex (Ben) Sink 84, of Homer City, entered heaven’s gates on Saturday, November 25, 2023; and is once again dancing with his wife Kay, the love of his life.

Ben was born on March 31, 1939, in Homer City, PA to Aaron (Jack) and Louella (Davis) Sink. He married his beautiful bride Kay Lingle on July 22,...

Nov 25, 2023

Andrew "Andy" A. Szentmiklosi Jr., 70,  of Homer City passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Born in Indiana on March 26, 1953, to Andrew and Emma (Purcell) Szentmiklosi. He was a graduate of Homer-Center High School and worked as a Code Enforcement Officer for Center Township.

He was passionate about gardening, fishing, and hunting....

Nov 24, 2023

Patricia “Patty” Buzi, 89, of Homer City passed away on Friday November 24th, 2023, in Indiana Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Gnibus and was born on November 12th, 1934.

Patricia was happily married to the love of her life, Michael Buzi, for 64 years and was greeted in heaven by Mike....

Nov 23, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Frank Robert Benamati, SFC Ret., 88, of Red Barn passed away, surrounded by his family, at Beacon Ridge Health Care Center on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Joe was born August 23, 1935 in the mill town of Monessen, PA, Westmoreland County, the son of Thomas/Tomaso and Netta Marguerite “Ann” (Dini) Benamati.  As an infant, the...

Nov 21, 2023

Dexter Damion Gomez departed from this world far too soon on November 21, 2023. Born on June 16, 1984, in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, Dexter was a beacon of love and gentleness in the lives of all who knew him.

Dexter is survived by a family who adored him deeply, including his parents Dianne Paul and...

Nov 11, 2023

Ryan Edward Tuttle, 26, of Latrobe. Ryan was born on April 12, 1997.

Ryan enjoyed lawn work, and cars and loved to tinker with things.  He liked to know how things worked in general. Even though he struggled with his addiction, he loved living life.  He had the kindest heart and loved his family.

He...

Nov 10, 2023

Richard M. “Dick” Stewart, 83, of Homer City, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at home. Born April 30, 1940 to Mabon and Helen (Yancy) Stewart.

Preceded in death by his parents, a baby brother, Jackie, and stepdaughter, Danielle.

Dick is survived wife, Patty Stewart; son, Richard Stewart, daughter, Kelli...

Nov 4, 2023

Mike died Saturday, November 4, 2023, at home with his family by his side. Mike was the son of Harry and Ann Yakimovich and was born on January 21st, 1942 in Lucerne Mines PA.

Mike was a graduate of Laura Lamar High School, class of 1960. He was the Co-owner, with his wife, of Summit Market on...

Nov 1, 2023

John T. “Jack” Yard, Jr., 77, of McIntyre, Young Township. (Indiana County) passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 suddenly at his residence.

He was born September 6, 1946 in Greensburg, to the late John T. and Harriet W. (Johnson) Yard and resided in McIntyre, Young Twp., most of his life.

Jack worked in mobile...

Oct 26, 2023

My lovely wife of 43 years, Trish Lenzi, passed on Thursday October 26th at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning. Trish was one of the greatest Christians ever… she dedicated her life to Jesus Christ over 45 years ago and served Him and others all her days. She was the epitome of the word good.  Since her untimely...

Oct 21, 2023

Thomas Pete “Papa Tom, Pap Pap” (Pez) Fedinick, 77 of Lucernemines passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2023.  He was the son of the late Pete (Pez) And Katherine (Semsick) Fedinick and was born on August 11, 1946, in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Tom was employed for over 20 years with Helvetia Coal Company, Lucerne 6 in...

Oct 19, 2023

Amy R. Hess, 50, of Indiana passed away  on October 19, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born on August 8, 1973, to Carol (Berringer) Hess and the late Howard Hess, Amy was a beacon of kindness, thoughtfulness, and selflessness throughout her life. Amy dedicated her professional life to helping others, working as a therapeutic activity aide at Torrance...

Oct 19, 2023

Evansic, Leonard Jay 85 of Graceton died October 19, 2023.  He was born the son of Josef and Mary (Zonarch) Evansic on January 25, 1938.  Leonard was a man of high integrity and lived a full life with many interests and great success at everything he did with full energy.  He was a wonderful son to his widowed mother,...

Oct 16, 2023

Mary Ann Popp, 93 of Homer City passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 16, 2023.  The daughter of John and Mary (Lustick) Senick, she was born on December 2, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mary dedicated many years of life to N.B.O.C. Bank in Homer City where she worked as a bank teller.  She...

Oct 4, 2023

In loving memory of Edward V. Gaydosh, 83, Coral, a devoted husband, caring father, and cherished grandfather, who passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023. He was a man of great integrity, kindness, and love, leaving an indelible mark on those who knew him. Ed was born on July 16, 1940, in Clune, PA, and spent his formative years...

Oct 2, 2023

Ronald Scott “Poopsie” Jones, 63, of Homer City, went to be with our Lord while surrounded by his loving family on October 2nd, 2023. Born April 2nd, 1960 in Indiana, he was the son of Clair and Donna Jones.

Poopsie was a loving husband to his wife of 42 years, Monica, and the best father to his...

Sep 30, 2023

Raymond George Ferreira, 90, of Homer City, passed away on Saturday, September 30, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home in Indiana.

Ray served his country in the communications division of the US Air Force in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 1952 to 1956 and retired from Western Union Telegraph Company after many years of service.

In...