Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

May 11, 2023

Mary Jean Novak, 87, of Lucernemines, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Zofchen) Kanaba and was born on March 11, 1936, in Ernest, Pennsylvania.

Mary Jean was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Lucernemines Site, the Altar...

May 10, 2023

Joseph Rudolph, Rura Jr., 78, Homer City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully May 10, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Joseph Rudolph and Anna (Balue) Rura. Joe was born March 3, 1945 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his sister, Mary Kay Rura. Joe was a lifelong member of Our Lady of...

May 6, 2023

Marie Virginia Yankuskie, 94, Indiana died peacefully May 6, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.   She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rebecca (Makins) Burkett and was born September 14, 1928, in Jennerstown., Pennsylvania.  Marie was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Rose Marie, and husband...

Apr 29, 2023

Arthur Prato, 97 (would have turned 98 in June), of Homer City died April 29, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late John and Concetta (Calabrese) Prato and was born June 23, 1925, in Aultman.

Arthur was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, the Homer City American Legion,...

Apr 28, 2023

John M. Warren Jr.,76, Homer City died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Highland ViewHealthcare and Rehabilitation Center. John was the son of the late John and Pearl (Kennedy)Warren and was born on March 11, 1947, in White Township, Pennsylvania.

John was a member of the Homer City United Presbyterian Church and was employed by FMC for 14...

Apr 7, 2023

Helen Madeline Bush, 89, of Graceton, Pennsylvania, died April 7, 2023, in Indiana, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose (Evansic) Rich and was born September 1, 1933, in Indiana, PA.

Helen was the center of her extended family, hosting many memorable holiday and family gatherings with sumptuous feasts and rollicking conversations. She...

Apr 3, 2023

Stella (Lewis) Yarkowski, 100, of Lucernemines, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 28th,1922 in Heilwood, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Staffira) Lewis.

Stella was a member of the St. Louis Church (now Our Lady of the Assumption Parish), Lucernemines. She worked at King Leather...

Mar 28, 2023

Joan A. DeCarlo, 94, of Homer City, passed away peacefully at Beacon Ridge on March 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Porch and was born on September 10, 1928.

Joan worked at Penn Traffic for 20 years. She loved her job and working with the public. Her home was her castle,...

Mar 21, 2023

Vernon Edward, 85, passed away peacefully at Beacon Ridge surrounded by his family on March 21, 2023. Vernon was the son of late Otis and Beaulah Edwards and was born April 24, 1937 in Blairsville, PA.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Edwards and his daughters, Rita Truitt (Rick), Renee Busi, (Robert) and Karen Drennen; and...

Feb 28, 2023

Wanda L. Rager, 82, Josephine passed away February 28, 2023, peacefully at home.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas Sidman and Esther (George) Syster and was born July 23, 1940, in Indiana. Wanda was a past Deacon for the United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her children; Richard Rager, Josephine, PA; Carlene Hilliard, Homer...

Feb 22, 2023

Linda D. Stewart, 69 of Ebensburg spread her wings to heaven on February 22, 2023, after a long stay at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital in Johnstown. Linda was born on April 11, 1953, to John and Catherine (Galiardi) Stewart in Homer City.

Linda is survived by her brother, Bob (Laura) Stewart of Tunnelton; nieces, Angel (Rick) Ashbaugh of...

Jan 31, 2023

Frank “Larry” Yoders, age 78, of Homer City, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2023. He was the son of the late Frank William and Edna Mae (Klinzing) Yoders and was born September 22, 1944, in Washington, PA.

Frank was a lifetime member of the Homer City Fire Department He was also a member...

Jan 30, 2023

John Wayne Schlemmer, 71, a resident of Indiana, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on Monday, January 30, 2023. John was born on November 20, 1951, to Lenore Irene (Reams) Schlemmer and Edwin James Schlemmer. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Tatios) Schlemmer, and two sons: Mathew Schlemmer (fiance Chana Tepe); and Bryan Schlemmer (wife Marie Schlemmer). John was...

Jan 30, 2023

Larry Junior Duncan, 70, Homer City, died January 30, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Dessie (Overman) Duncan and was born July 18, 1952, in Indiana, PA.

Larry was a grounds crew operator at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and was a member of the AFSCME Local Union....

Jan 28, 2023

Timothy Lynn “Slacker” Deyarmin, 68, of Homer City, died January 28, 2023, at his residence.  He was the son of the late Stanly and Edna Deyarmin and was born July 23, 1954, in Indiana, PA.

Timothy was employed by R&P Coal Company.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family...

Jan 24, 2023

David Lloyd “Applepap” Deyarmin, Sr., 85, Homer City died January 24, 2023, at Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville.  He was born January 24, 1937, in Indiana, PA, and was the son of the late John and Nora (Muir) Deyarmin.

He was a member of the United States Army and the Homer City American Legion.

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Jan 19, 2023

Pauline Mildred (Bedich) Checlosky, 94, Homer City, died peacefully at home on January 19, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Nick and Pauline (Zongoro) Bedich and was born May 3, 1928, in Elders Ridge, PA.

Pauline graduated from Elders Ridge High School and Indiana Business College. She worked as a bookkeeper for Flemings...

Jan 15, 2023

Dorothy J. Halmes, 97, of Coral, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home. The daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Popiesz) Halmes, she was born May 11, 1925, in Coral, PA.

After graduating from Homer City High School in 1942, Dorothy moved to Pittsburgh, where she worked at Union Switch...

Jan 14, 2023

Betty J. (Carcella) Saiani passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023, at the age of 90, after a brief illness. Betty was a woman with a joyful spirit and deep faith. Throughout her life, she showered her family with love and encouragement. She could always be counted on for a genuine smile and, even in her later years, the...

Jan 9, 2023

Gregory Allen Muffie, 47, of Coral, died on January 9, 2022.  He was the son of Robert Kenneth Muffie and Judy Lee Dowey and was born on April 13, 1975 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his parents and his nephew Kenneth Muffie.

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