Local Obituaries for Homer City, Indiana County in Pennsylvania.

Sep 10, 2022

Gilbert Joseph Zilner, 84, of Indiana, PA, passed away peacefully on Sept 10, 2022. He was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph and Wilhelmina (Orben) Zilner.

He was the husband of Joan (Raimondo) Zilner, whom he married in 1963.

He is also survived by his children, Christina (John) Henry, Downingtown, PA; Mark...

Sep 8, 2022

Bernard “Murph” John Murray, 85, of Coral died September 8, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. He was the son of the late Bernard and Kathryn Grace Murray and was born November 20, 1936, in Indiana, PA.

Bernard attended Mass daily and was the altar server at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Lucernemines. He...

Aug 27, 2022

Eleanor “Babe” (Diana) Bellman of Blairsville passed away on August 27, 2022, at Latrobe Hospital. The daughter of Antonio Leonardo (Louie) Diana and Josephine Diana, she was born in Cokeville, PA, where her parents owned a store and tavern. Later, she and her family settled in the Yankeetown neighborhood of Homer City, where her parents owned Diana’s Tavern on...

Aug 20, 2022

Barbara Joan Battestilli, 84, of Homer City died August 20, 2022, at Hollidaysburg Veteran's Home.  She was the daughter of the late Guy W. and Mildred (Laconis) Battestilli and was born September 29, 1937, in Homer City, Pennsylvania.

Barb was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and was retired from  Robertshaw Controls. She was...

Aug 18, 2022

June Garonzi, 94, Homer City died August 18, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Neale) Smith and was born June 19, 1928, in Ernest, Pennsylvania.

June was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Shepherd, of...

Aug 17, 2022

Mildred Ann (Holmes) Dechman, 95, of Josephine died at home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, after a brief illness.

The daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Popiesz) Halmes, she was born May 19, 1927, in Coral, PA.

Mildred grew up in Coral and then moved to Josephine after marrying her husband, John. There they...

Aug 15, 2022

Marion F. Martin, 89 of Homer City passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

She was born May 11, 1933, to Joseph and Helen (Uszynski) Fertal in Lodi, New Jersey.

Marion was a former member of Christ Episcopal Church in Indiana. She was a member of the Order of the...

Aug 15, 2022

Mary Kay Kelly, 62, of Homer City, passed away on August 15, 2022. She was the daughter of Mary Jo Vargo and the late Edward “Banjo” Vargo. She was born on January 28, 1960.

Mary Kay was very fond of her Yorkie dogs and was the number one Steelers fan. When she was not cheering on the...

Aug 14, 2022

A kind, humble, faithful, and loving woman, Catherine Jean Alexander, 100, of Indiana, PA left us on August 14, 2022, into the awaiting arms of her Father surrounded by her family where she peacefully passed.

The daughter of the late James L. and Mary Floretta (Foster) Alexander, Jean was born Nov 26, 1921, in DuBois, PA, the...

Aug 14, 2022

Charles E “Butch” Douglas Sr.  85 of Brush Valley, PA passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on July 10, 1937, in Brush Valley and was the son of Ray and Vera (Altemus) Douglas.

He was a member of the IUOE Local 66 operating...

Aug 13, 2022

John Robert Bellas, 91, Homer City, PA, passed peacefully on August 13, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center with family at his side.  The son of Paul and Mary (Rado) Bellas, he was born in Center Township, Indiana County on June 21, 1931.  He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish.

John is survived...

Aug 10, 2022

Edward Anderson, 91, Homer City died August 10, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center,  He was born February 8, 1931 in Lucernemines and was the son of the late Arthur John and Sara Ann (Balls) Anderson.

Ed was a member of the Homer City Church of the Nazarene and served in the United States Air Force. He...

Aug 2, 2022

Lydia Ann Sutton, 81, Indiana, died August 2, 2022, at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Caroline Geelen and was born February 16, 1941, in Point Marion, PA.

Lydia was a member of the Homer City Alliance Church, where she was a member of their Ladies Bible Study Group.  Lydia was an...

Jul 27, 2022

Mary Ann “Grammy Dink” Fedinick, 75, of Lucernemines, passed away July 27, 2022, peacefully at home.  She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Helen (Bobak) Johnston and was born November 26, 1946, in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Mary Ann is a Cancer survivor. She was employed by Bath and Body Works and Hallmark, where she always made...

Jul 8, 2022

Donald Harshyne, 88, of Indiana, died July 6, 2022, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. He was born on February 18, 1934, and was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Shandick) Harshyne.

Donald was retired from Penelec and later worked for Don Huey Remodeling. He was a member of Summit Church in Indiana, PA, and a...

Jun 30, 2022

It is with deep sadness the family of Veronica Theresa Nymick announces her passing. Wrapped in the love of her family, the Angels took her to her heavenly home on the very day that she first arrived 97 years ago. Born June 30, 1925, in Graceton, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of Julius and Elizabeth (Toth) Sipos.

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Jun 29, 2022

2 Timothy 4:7- I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Edna L. (Williams) Nulph of Homer City, PA, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on June 29, 2022.

Born September 24, 1928, in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and...

Jun 29, 2022

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Susan Marie Guerry of Homer City passed away at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. Susan was the beloved daughter of Betty and the late Louis Guerry. She was the loving sister of LuAnn.  Susan loved her pet beagle, Lady.  Susan is survived by her aunts, Irene Boltz,  Helen Ferry and several cousins. Susan was born...

Jun 25, 2022

Susan Alexander, 102, of Penn Run previously, of Indiana and Graceton died June 25, 2022, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Vasil) Horchar and was born November 27, 1919, in Coral, Pennsylvania.

Susan was a member of SS Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, Homer City.

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Jun 22, 2022

Larry Beskid, 69, of Penn Run, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022, peacefully at his home with his loved ones by his side. He was the son of Steven and Stella Mae (McAdoo) Beskid Sr. and was born September 1, 1952, in Graceton.

Larry enjoyed working in his garage, fixing old trucks, casting a fishing line into a...