Homer L. Highfield

1941 - 2022

Homer Larry Highfield, 81, of Brick Church, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital with his son by his side. He was a loving husband to his late wife Judy, a wonderful father and father-in-law and a successful shoe store owner. He was born March 20, 1941, in Gilpin Township, to Homer and Mildred (Gray) Highfield. Larry began working at a young age at Wade's Shoes, Vandergrift. It was there that he met his future wife, Judy, when she came in to buy a pair of shoes. The two fell in love and were married in 1968. Eventually, he opened his own store, Larry's Shoes, along Philadelphia Street in Indiana. After more than 20 years in business, he closed the store and began selling cars for his cousins at Kalmar Motors, Gilpin. Larry and Judy were long-time members of the Elderton Presbyterian Church. He cared for Judy during her battle with Alzheimers until her death in 2017. Larry loved spending time with his family and his cat, Marvin, and watching his son on KDKA-TV. He also really enjoyed the company of the people who helped him stay at home during his battle with Parkinson's, including Patty, Cindy, Wally, Cathy, Crystal and Norman. Larry is survived by his son, David, and husband, Gary Kline, of Pittsburgh; sister, Patricia Troutman and husband, Dennis, of Leechburg; sisters-in-law, Janice Murray, of East Brady; Carolyn Kennedy and husband, Fred, of Kittanning; Elizabeth Knudsen and husband, Rick, of Kittanning; brother-in-law, Fred Heilman and wife, Patricia, of Indiana; niece, Sue Szyklinski and husband, Robert, of Clinton; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 48 years, Judith Gail (Heilman) Highfield; and half-sisters, Ora Belle "Tootie" Hall and Louise Hunter. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at Clark Chapel of the BAUER FUNERAL HOME, 238 S. Main St., Elderton, PA 15736. Additional visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of funeral services, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the Elderton Presbyterian Church, 115 N. Main St., Elderton, PA 15736, with the Rev. Dr. Angel De La Cruz officiating. Burial will be in Elderton Cemetery, Elderton. Contributions may be made in Larry's memory to the Elderton Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 159, Elderton, PA, 15736. Arrangements are being handled by Clark Chapel of the Bauer Funeral Home Inc. To send a condolence to Larry's family or view a tribute honoring his life, please visit www.bauerfuneral.com.