Obituaries

Melanie Archangelo.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Melanie Archangelo, 75, of Mundys Corner. Melanie was a brilliant, fiercely independent woman who dedicated her life to advocating for fairness, equality, and the empowerment of others, particularly women. She had a profound sense of...

89, Johnstown, died December 13, 2025, at home. Born January 15, 1936, in Johnstown, daughter of James and Pauline (Christner) Shaffer. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert; brother, James. Survived by children, Deborah Dyson; Randall (Joyce Fyock); Glenda Harris (Michael); and Michael (Lorrie Roberts);...

Flaherty - Thomas J. Jr. "Tucker," 80, Johnstown, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born on May 18, 1945, to the late Thomas J. and Betty Lousie (Rollins) Flaherty. Preceded in death by loving wife, Marguerita Flaherty. Survived by son, Josh Flaherty and wife, Meagan; granddaughter, Marguerita; and sister, Lisa...

HOLZ - Rita J., 82, Loretto, passed away on Dec. 9, 2025, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center surrounded by family. Born on March 11, 1943, in Spangler, daughter of Othmar and Ruth (Little) Ropp. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Sandy Brawley. She is survived by her loving...

Hullihen - Robert "Bob" Duane Hullihen, 77, of Vineland, New Jersey, passed peacefully into the presence of our Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a prolonged battle with cancer. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to his entire medical team and caregivers, as well...

80, of Central City, passed away December 9, 2025, at her home. Born July 28, 1945, in Greensburg, the daughter of Joseph and Virginia (Yagodzinski) Rish. Also preceded in death by sister, Helen Biondi and her husband Frank Biondi. Survived by her husband of 57 years, James A. Matthews; sisters-in-law, Thelma...

NELSON - Mildred L., 99, of Upper Yoder Township, passed away Dec. 8, 2025, in Johnstown. Born Sept. 25, 1926, in Summerhill, PA, beloved daughter of the late Laura G. and Fred C. Nelson. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Genevieve Gallardy; nephews, Donald Gallardy and Thomas Gallardy; infant nephew, Robert...

POLACEK - Joseph M., 88, of Daisytown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Dec. 11, 2025. Born Aug. 16, 1937, in Johnstown, the son of Joseph and Clara (Urbassik) Polacek. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Anna E. (Hegadus) Polacek; brother, Robert J. Polacek; and brother-in-law,...

91, of Johnstown, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family December 5, 2025. Born November 29, 1934, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Bella (Rodgers) Manyer. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband Clyde, ending a marriage of 56 years; son, Thomas; stepmother, Edith; brother, Bill; sister, Betty;...

TRANTER - Harold, was the son of Harold and Eileen (Custer) Tranter. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Cris Tranter; and brother-in-law, JB Smart. Harold is survived by his daughter, Terri Tranter; grandchildren, CJ (Tasha) and Shelby Tranter; great-grandchildren, Everett, Leah, and Emma; sisters, Janice...