Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Nellie G. Lewis
August 12, 2015
Nellie G. Lewis, 96, Indiana died Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Bethany Place. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Stafria) Lewis and was born on August 6, 1919 in Heilwood, PA. Nellie lived most of her adult life in New York. She is survived by her sister, Stella Yarkowski, Lucernemines; nieces, Marylyn Crews, North Carolina, Ann...
Pauline Bondra
August 11, 2015
Pauline Baran Bondra, 90, of Homer City, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Bethany Place. A daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Barron) Baran, she was born Aug. 9, 1925, in Coy. She was a member of the SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Homer City. Pauline loved her granddaughters and enjoyed spending time with them. During World War...
Virginia E. ("Ginny") Brown
August 4, 2015
Virginia "Ginny" E. Brown, 54, Clymer died August 4, 2015 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of John H. and Martha R. (McCoy) McCully and was born May 21, 1961 in Indiana, PA She was a member of the Harmony United Presbyterian United Church in Penn Run and was seasonally employed by the Co-op store at IUP...
Pauline Helen (Skoff) Evanko
August 4, 2015
Pauline Helen Evanko, 93, of Josephine, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at The Communities of Indian Haven. The daughter of the late Peter and Sophie (Wutkiewcez) Skoff, she was born May 7, 1922, in Lucernemines. Mrs. Evanko was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, The Christian Daughters of America and The Slovenian/Croatian Fraternal Union. Pauline was employed...
Mildred I. (Medvide) Pushnik
July 23, 2015
Mildred I. "Sis" Pushnik, 95, formerly of Homer City died July 23, 2015 at Bethany Place, Indiana, PA She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Jones) Medvide and was born December 18, 1919 in Luciusboro, Pennsylvania. She was employed as a seamstress by Indiana Sportswear for 22 years and was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Homer...
Helen (Crago) McKinney
July 17, 2015
Helen Louise McKinney, 74, Blairsville died July 17, 2015 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Kays) Crago Sr. and was born February 23, 1941. Helen enjoyed reading and writing, playing board games and cards. She also is getting a book that she wrote published. She is survived by these children, Kim...
Rose Ann (Rura) M.
July 17, 2015
Rose Ann M. Rura, 72, of Coral, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Sam J. Rura and Margaret (Yoschak) Rura, she was born June 16, 1943 in Indiana, PA Rose Ann was a very proud graduate of Homer City's Laura Lamar High School, Class of 1961. She also graduated...
Pauline Genta
July 12, 2015
Pauline (Haranus) Genta, 86, Homer City died Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Metro and Julia (Burdish) Haranus and was born August 15, 1928 in White Township, Pennsylvania. Pauline was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and the Altar Rosary Society. She is survived by her daughter,...
Mary Cathleen Barna
July 11, 2015
Mary Cathleen "Kitty" Barna, 78, formerly of Coral, passed away on July 11, 2015 with her family at her side. Kitty was born on June 16, 1937 to Joseph and Anna Bedzyk in Aultman, Pa. She is survived by loving husband of 58 years, Andrew Barna. Sister Joan Jenkins (JR.). Children Andrew Joseph Barna Sr. (Judy) and LuAnn Caras (James)....
Ronald S. Vargo
June 30, 2015
Ronald S. Vargo, age 73, of Homer City, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at his residence. Ronald was born on March 16, 1942 in Indiana, PA and was the son of Steve and Agnes (Gezich) Vargo. Ronald was a member of the FOE #1468, Indiana; Indiana Moose Lodge 174, Indiana and the American Legion Post 493, Homer City. Ronald was...
Veronica P. Kirkpatrick
June 27, 2015
Veronica P. Kirkpatrick, age 80, of Lucernemines, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 at her life-long residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 17, 1934 in Indiana, PA, and was the daughter of George and Caroline (Leginowicz) Stuckich. Veronica loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking, baking, and experimenting with new recipes. Veronica is survived...
Scott Kenneth Esteb
June 18, 2015
Scott Kenneth Esteb, 39, Homer City died June 18, 2015. He was the son of Kenneth D. and Diane E. (Shaw) Esteb and was born August 3, 1975 in Portland, Oregon. Scott attended The Summit Church, Indiana and was a member of the Iron Workers Local #3. He loved spending his time with his daughter and family and also enjoyed...
Jane Esther (Bitz) Cook
June 18, 2015
Jane Esther Cook, 77, Homer City was welcomed at Heaven's gate by God and his angels early morning on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Helen (Maxwell) Bitz of Norvelt, PA and was born January 11, 1938 in Greensburg, PA. Jane was a loving wife, mother and...
Beulah Mae (Bennington) Lightcap
June 18, 2015
Beulah Mae Lightcap, 80, Indiana died June 18, 2015 at the Communities at Indian Haven. She was the daughter of the late Hayes and Grace (Weakland) Bennington and was born October 10, 1934. She was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana and she was an Avon sales representative for many years. She is survived by...
Mary Ann (Kubala) Zuchelli
June 17, 2015
Mary Ann (Kubala) Zuchelli, of Woodhaven Care Center, Monroeville, formerly of Homer City, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015. She was born June 19, 1933, in Edri. Mary Ann was a graduate of Elders Ridge High School and Indiana Hospital School of Nursing. She retired as a registered nurse. Mary Ann attended Our Lady of the Assumption Church, St. Louis Parish,...
Marianna Delores (Binando) Bernini
June 15, 2015
Marianna Delores (Binando) Bernini, of Coral, PA went to her place in heaven peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2015 at the age of 93. Mrs. Bernini, who was affectionately know as "Marian" to her family & friends, was born July 25, 1921, the only daughter of Victor & Mary (Santus) Binando, formerly of Turin, Italy & Coral. Marian lived at...
Stephen Bondra
June 14, 2015
Stephen Bondra, 85, Josephine died June 14, 2015 at St. Andrews Village. He was the son of the late Peter and Susie (Sutyak) Bondra Sr. and was born October 1, 1929 in Fort Palmer, PA. He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption. Mr. Bondra was a retired Coal Miner. Mr. Bondra is survived by his son, Stephen...
Joseph F. Paskowski
June 10, 2015
Joseph F. Paskowski, 87, Nanty Glo, died June 10, 2015, at Cambria Care Center. Born July 19, 1927, in Wehrum, son of Mirko and Anna (Kozak) Paskowski. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Andrew and John; and sisters, Mary Paskowski and Julia Varesak. Survived by brother, Michael (Dorothy) Paskowski, Mundys Corner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of St. Mary's...
Fred Shimps
June 10, 2015
Fred Shimps, 86, Indiana passed away peacefully on June 10, 2015 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center with his family at his side. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bosich) Shimps and was born July 16, 1928 in Coral, PA. Mr. Shimps was a member of St. Thomas Moore Parish, lifetime member of VFW Post #1989,...
Brian Michael Gatskie
June 7, 2015
Brian Michael Gatskie, age 42, of Blairsville died on June 7, 2015. Brian was the son of Daniel Call and Patricia Gatskie Call and was born July 24, 1972. Brian graduated from Pittsburgh Culinary Institute and enjoyed cooking. Brian is survived by parents Daniel and Patricia (Call) Gatskie, Chicora, PA and grandmother Pauline Gatskie, Blairsville. He is also survived by...
