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A. Joseph Homer, 70
September 04, 2013
A. Joseph Homer, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Wed. Sept. 4, 2013 at his home.
He and his wife, Kathryn Minnis Homer, celebrated 43 years of marriage this past June 20th. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Kucela Homer.
Joe was a graduate of Millersville University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1964 and later a Masters Equivalency. He taught Life Sciences for the School District of Lancaster at Lincoln Junior High School for 31 years and coached basketball at the school as well. Following his retirement, he worked as a courier for Way Delivery Services and as a driver for Snavely and Dosch.
A member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Joe served as an Extraordinary Minister, on the Social Justice Committee, with the RCIA Program and had earlier worked with the youth ministry at the church. He also participated in the Prison Christian Growth Group.
Joe was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 867 where he organized the “Cans Club” the proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House and A Woman’s Concern of Lancaster.
In addition to his wife, Kay, he is survived by his children: Anthony J. Jr. married to Tracy Homer of Neffsville, Maryellen H. married to Mark Brown of Charlottesville, VA, and Rosanne Homer of Lancaster; his 3 grandchildren Penny B. and Riley J. Homer and Annabelle F. Brown; and by his sister, Rose Marie married to Dennis Diem of Port St. Lucy, FL.
Friends will be received on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 from 930-1030AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church,
501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with the Mass to follow at 10:30AM, the Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Joe’s memory to St. Anthony’s Church at the above address.
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Condolences to the Family
September 09, 2013
Dear Kay, Tony, Maryellen and Roseanne,
I am so sorry to learn that Joe was suffering from cancer and has died.
What a heartache and a heavy cross you all have had these past five years and I am without words knowing that you had to endure all of that.
From the obituary, I can see that Joe certainly was a “good and faithful servant”. The amonut of volunteerism he dedicated cetraintly gives me an indication of what a generous spirit he had.
I will have a Mass offered at Saint Peter’s for him and I pray that his good works are a source of comfort to all of you.
God bless
Love and prayers
Rita Monahan
September 07, 2013
Rocky and I are so sorry, Kay, and want to extend our condolences to your entire family. We have fond memories of Joe and so do our boys, Matt and Jeff. May you and your family find strength and comfort. Our prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
September 07, 2013
Dear Homer Family,
amdeeply sadened by the passing of Joe. I knew him as a fellow teacher for many years at Lincoln Junior High School and fondly remember him as an excellent teacher and baseketball coach. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Steger
September 07, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you in the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and my cousin, BOBO, the eldest member of our Kucela family’s children. Even though his passing was premature, we will have his memories in our minds and hearts to remember him. Sorry we were unable to attend his services but ‘we were there spiritually and emotionally.’ He will always be our ‘special cousin’ as he gave the rest of us the capacity to savour each moment and live life to its fullest. He will be missed!
Love from Madelyn and Jay
September 07, 2013
Bobo,
Love from Aunt Natalie from Uniontown, PA. You’ll always be my ‘little Bobo” a name of endearment given to you by your maternal grandmother and one that kept you always close to me even when you lived away. I have many memories of you that I will always cherish…our trips ‘down South’ to visit sister Rosie and cousins in GA and SC, your impromptu trips to visit me on special occasions or for just the sake of coming, your gifts of flowers on special occasions and many more. I will miss your laughter and phone calls but now you can share different memories with your parents and grandparents. I will see you again (soon). Remember I will be 94 this year!
Love and kisses, Aunt Natalie (Ethel once upon a time)
September 06, 2013
I am a former student of Mr. Homer. He was my science teacher at Lincoln Jr High in 1970 when I was in ninth grade. At that time, Mr. Zellers was the geography teacher and I remember the fun tricks they used to play on one another. I was never much of a science student, but Mr. Homer made science fun and interesting. I was so sorry to see his passing in the paper. As a former student, I want you to know what a great teacher he was and how much I enjoyed being in his class. My sympathies to you and your family.
Wendy Sirbak
September 06, 2013
My sympathies on your loss. May you find peace at this difficult time.
Linda (Fleetman) Piper
September 05, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family on the loss of your husband, father and friend. He was the oldest of our cousins and one we looked up to. Tony (Bobo) was a friend to this southern cousin and my heart feels a great loss. As time passes may you and yours find peace and joy in the many memories you cherish of him. Sorry we couldn’t be there but our thoughts and prayers wil be with you. Love Ethel and Tommy Barron
September 05, 2013
Rosanne. Please accept my condolences at the loss of your Dad. It is always a difficult period but, with your faith, God will bring you through it. May his blessings and the memories of your Dad bring you comfort. God bless you and your family.
Dave Curry
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