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Marie Homza

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 15, 2022

Marie Homza, age 94, died peacefully Sunday morning, February 6, 2022, after a brief time at Haven Hospice of Gainesville, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rosa (Hart) Stephenson, the eighth of nine children, and the wife of the late Eli Homza for nearly 55 years, before his death in 2001.

She was a caring daughter, a loving wife, a mom who would do anything for her sons. She was an awesome Grammy, who loved to spend time with her grandkids, and a precious great-grammy to her four great-grandchildren. She was a giving person to her extended family, friends, and neighbors.
Marie was a founding member of Saint Eugene Church in Liberty Boro, Pennsylvania. She prepared hundreds of children for their First Communion as a religious education teacher, a ministry that meant so much to her. She was also a member of the choir and a frequent volunteer at the church’s events and at the summer festival flea market. In her later years, she was a member of the Sonshiners group in McKeesport and developed many cherished friendships there. She has lived in Gainesville, FL, for the past five years to be nearer to her family.
Marie is survived by her son, Eli A. Homza, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Mary Jean; grandchildren, Eli (Drew) Homza, III, Amy (Jeff) Tompkins, Greg (Leah Papay) Homza; great-grandchildren, Emma, Ava, Connor, and Lucy Tompkins. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Frances Homza; niece and nephew, Joyce and Raymond “Wimp” Stephenson, who provided her with so much help prior to her move to Florida; friends and telephone companions, Gina and Betty, who were a blessing to her in her final years; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Marie was also preceded in death by all of her siblings; and son, Michael; along with many dear friends.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, February 11, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Faith Catholic Church with Fr. Emmanuel Pazhayapurackal as the celebrant.
Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment was in McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery of McKeesport, PA.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Chuck Danforth, Supervisor

Originally published February 15, 2022.

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