George L. Homa

George Lawrence Homa, 92, of Masontown, PA, passed away March 22, 2023 at home with his loving family at his side.

He was born in Masontown, PA. on July 28, 1930, the son of the late George Stephen and Mary (Stefan) Homa.

George was a graduate of Masontown High School and he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Before retiring he was employed as a Printer at Herald Standard Newspaper, Uniontown, PA

He was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Masontown, PA;
a member of VFW Post 4584, where he was a Chaplain and past Commander and the American Legion Post 423, where he was a member of the firing squad.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Mary E. (O’Brien) Homa, son George Michael Homa, brothers; Lawrence, John, and Joe and sister Mary Homa Ansel. George was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Susan Britt and husband James of Uniontown, PA; Stephen Homa and wife Carole of Georgetown S.C. and Sharon Lovett and husband Mark of Masontown, PA; grandchildren: Joshua Britt and wife Rebecca; Jarrod Britt and wife Jerica; Mark Lovett and wife Tiffney; Nicole Lovett and Husband C.J. Popovich, Jessica Bowman; Rob Shimer and wife Anita; great grandchildren: Tenley, Holden, Liam, Samantha,
Ava, Jenna, Joey, Max and Jalen.

Family and friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 2 – 8 p.m. and Monday at 9:30 when Prayers of Transfer will be held, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Masontown, Pa with Father Marlon Pates as Celebrant.

Interment follows in St. Agnes Cemetery, Masontown, PA. Military Rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 423 and VFW Post 4584. Arrangements have been entrusted to JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA.