Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.
Frederick M. Schmidt
December 2, 2013
Frederick M. Schmidt, 80, Indiana formerly of Coral died December 2, 2013 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was the son of the late Michael N. and Elizabeth (Downing) Schmidt and was born May 4, 1933 in Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Schmidt was an US Army Veteran...
William J. Bowman
November 30, 2013
William "Bill" J. Bowman, 70 of Graceton went to be with the LORD on November 30, 2013 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1943 in Jeannette, PA and was the son of Paul "Mo" and Catherine (Capar) Bowman. He worked for 37 years at Laminated Products in Greensburg making custom cabinets. Even after being confined...
Nancy Virginia (Hollenbaugh) Long
November 29, 2013
Nancy Virginia Long, 71, Homer City died Friday, November 29, 2013 at her late residence. She was the daughter of the David and Dorothy (Croyle) Hollenbaugh. She was born July 23, 1942 in Indiana, PA Nancy was a member of the Berkley Methodist Church in Brush Valley and the Homer City American Legion Post #493, Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived...
Nora E. Augustine
November 25, 2013
Nora E. Augustine, 92, Hillsdale formerly of Homer City died November 25, 2013 in Hillsdale. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Fochia) Augustine and was born April 14, 1921 in Dilltown. Nora returned to Homer City after spending 50 years in Ohio to work with her brother Anthony. They owned and operated Jan Manufacturing Corporation. She...
Joanne E. Barletta
November 24, 2013
Joanne E. Barletta, 90 answered the Lord's call and passed away peacefully on November 24, 2013 at Bethany Place Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA. She was born February 5, 1923 in Homer City, PA, the daughter of the late Carmine and Josephine (Bruni) Barletta. Joanne was employed by Robert Shaw until its closing and worked for the Indiana County Workshop...
Tony Charles Liggett
November 19, 2013
Tony Charles Liggett, 53 of Blairsville passed away on November 19, 2013 in the comfort of his home with family and friends surrounding him. He leaves behind his loving wife Justine, his father Homer, his brothers Roger and wife Pearl, Kenneth and wife Renee, Aaron, and his sister Barbaraellen; nephews Ryan, Brian, Daniel, Weston and great nieces and nephews. He...
Ann Elizabeth (Prebish) Hubbert
November 9, 2013
Ann E. Hubbert, 86, of Graceton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Indiana Regional Medical Center on Saturday, November 9, 2013. She was born February 22, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Kundla) Prebish. She was a member of Lutheran Chapel in Coral. Ann enjoyed spending time with her husband, Lloyd...
Ken Kline Snyder
October 22, 2013
Kenneth Kline Snyder Sr., 85, of Homer City died October 22, 2013 at his home. He was born on October 25, 1927 in Homer City and was the son of Archie and Florence McKay Snyder. Kenneth was a member of the Homer City United Methodist Church, the Homer City Historical Society, and a lifetime member of the Homer City Fire...
Stephanie Irene Elliott
October 20, 2013
Stephanie Irene Elliott, 23, Lucernemines died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at UMPC Presbyterian. She was born May 6, 1990 to James E. Jr. and Charlene (Cochran) Elliott. Stephanie was a member of Bridge to Life Church in Johnstown, PA. She loved horseback riding, welding, spending time with her niece and nephew and her beloved dog, Ellie. Stephanie was a straight...
Rose (Rura) Vilcek
October 20, 2013
Rose Rura Vilcek, 88 of Coral was called home to the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2013 while surrounded by family. Born on May 30, 1925, she was the daughter of Edward and Katarina Rura of Coral, PA and a 1942 graduate of Blairsville High School. She will be remembered for her strong love of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary,...
Margaret A. (Silko) Shestak
October 13, 2013
Margaret A. (Silko) Shestak, 79, Vintondale, died Oct. 13, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 20, 1934, daughter of the late Thomas and Verna (Casper) Silko. Preceded in death by husband, John, on July 5, 2010; and brothers, William, James and Thomas Silko. Survived by children, Debra (John) Luko, Belsano; Doreen (Andy) Waters, Johnstown; and John, Vintondale; grandchildren, Adam...
Janice (Swartz) Deetscreek
October 10, 2013
Janice (Swartz) Deetscreek, 62, Nanty Glo, saw her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face Oct. 10 2013, after a two-year journey with cancer. Born June 24, 1951, in Johnstown, daughter of Raymond and Wilda (McCall) Swartz. Preceded in death by father. Survived my mother, Wilda; loving husband of 43 years, Barron "Barry," Nanty Glo; son, Bradley (Tara), Akron,...
Carmen (Regidor) Posa
October 7, 2013
Carmen Posa, 79, Homer City died Monday, October 7, 2012 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Avelino and Marisa (Neila) Regidor and was born December 30, 1933 in Madrid, Spain. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. Mrs. Posa is survived by six children, Marisa Brisky of Homer City; Ann Posa of...
Olive Wilma Tartalone
September 28, 2013
Olive (Whitcher) Tartalone, of Homer City, passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Dorothy and Charles Kunkle, she was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 4th, 1933. Ollie was still very close with her classmates of the class of 1950 at Homer City high school, where she was a cheerleader. Following her high...
Betty Lou (Shaffer) McGarry
September 28, 2013
Betty Lou (Shaffer) McGarry passed away into the presence of her LORD on September 28, 2013 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born June 1, 1930 in Josephine, PA to Beulah (Webber) and George Sanford Shaffer. Betty was a homemaker, loving wife and mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She also worked at King Leather and McCroys store in...
Virginia Pavolko
September 24, 2013
Virginia Pavolko, age 95, of Indiana, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at St. Andrews Village. She was born on July 23, 1918 in Anita, PA and was the daughter of Louis and Antoinette (Serian) Sacco. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. Virginia is survived by daughters Peggy Bruns and husband Ben, Indiana and Ginger Kopka...
Paul Sobkowiak
September 15, 2013
Paul Sobkowiak, 79, Hillsdale died September 15, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1934. Paul worked as a meat cutter at Berstinski's Market in Lower Burrell before his retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his friends. Mr. Sobkowiak is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by all...
Marie E. (Bensor) Thomas
September 15, 2013
Marie E. (Bensor) Thomas, 86, Nanty Glo, passed away in the arms of her loving daughter, Linda, Sept. 15, 2013, at Cambria Care Center. Born Feb. 20, 1927, in Nanty Glo, daughter of daughter of the late Victor and Hanna (Smith) Bensor. Preceded in death by husband, William; brothers, George and Robert; and sisters, Martha (Pete) Solley and Venna (Norman)...
Angelo L. Lorelli
September 14, 2013
Angelo L. Lorelli, 91, of Homer City went home to be with the LORD on Saturday, September 14, 2013 to be with his wife, Mary (Zevnik), who preceded him in death on January 30, 2007. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Rosina (Isabell) Lorelli and was born in Beyer, PA. Angelo was a member of Our Lady...
Reno J. Martini
September 14, 2013
Reno J. Martini, 63, Darnstown, MD died Saturday, September 14, 2013 in York, PA. He was the son of Orlando and Maria (Sauro) Martini and was born January 13, 1950 in Indiana. He was a sport and wine enthusiast and loved gardening. Reno loved to travel and was a member of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was employed as...
