Joseph Homza

Joseph Homza, 86, of Pleasant Grove Community passed away Sept. 28, 2006 in Bonifay, FL. He was born March 17, 1920 in Edwardsville, PA to John and Anna Giba Homza.

Homza had been a resident of Walton County for the past 38 years after retiring from the United States Army. He was Catholic by faith. He was a veteran of WWII, Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era having received the Silver Star for bravery, serving his country in the United States Air Force and United States Army before retiring with over 20 years of service as a sergeant. He was an avid outdoorsman.

Homza was predeceased by his father and mother; three sisters, Mary Plevel, Anna Homza, and Kathryn Evans; three brothers, John Homza, Edward Benkovich, and William Benkovich.

Homza is survived by his wife, Ruth Padgett Homza, of Pleasant Grove Community; three sons, David Homza, and wife, Oksana, of Arlington, VA, Dan Homza, of Pascagoula, MS, and Tom Homza and wife, Lisa, of Altus Air Force Base, OK; one brother, Michael Benkovich, of Geneva, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Rachel, Joe, Anastasia and Joshua.

Graveside services were conducted at 1:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, 2006 at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL, with Chaplain Scott Bowen officiating.

Floral arrangements are being accepted.


[Source: The DeFuniak Springs Herald, October 5, 2006]

[Burial: Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola]