Obituaries

84, of Bluffton, South Carolina, went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 2, 2026. Rick was born on July 23, 1941, in Portage, Pa., to John and Faye Bouch. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judi Smith. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Linda Bouch, and a proud father to Rick...

Hitch - Joseph R., 55, Northern Cambria, passed away Wednesday at his residence. Joe was born in Patton, son of the late Regis J. "Joe" and Elaine (Bailey) Hitch. On May 10, 1997 he married Linda A. Stiles. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years and several cousins and many friends. He is preceded in death by...

Paff - Nancy Ann Shaffer, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 13, 1933, in Johnstown, Pa., to the late Martin Shaffer and Della Leventry Shaffer. Nancy received a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown....

82, of Boswell, died Feb. 5, 2026, at the home of her grandson. Born August 20, 1943, in Johnstown, daughter of the late William and Alvera (Blough) Ullery. Survived by her husband of 64 years, Ray; children: Debbie (Patsy) Codispoti and Michael (Tresa) McVicker; grandchildren: Angelo and Chad (Breann) Codispoti,...

PINIZZOTTO - Mario P., 94, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Johnstown, died Jan. 26, 2026. He was born Feb. 22, 1931, in Johnstown, the son of Angelo and Marie (Caputo) Pinizzotto. Preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Joseph, Anthony "Red" and Samuel; and his sisters, Theresa Arena and Rose...

ANDERSON - Mary C., 97, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at Bedford Post Acute, Bedford. Mary was born at home on RD #1 Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 17, 1928, daughter of the late Paul and Frances (Leckey) Candler. She married her husband, Glenn K. Anderson Sr., on June 28, 1952,...

Caflin - Michael Bernard, 76 of Johnstown, Pa., died January 25, 2026, at his mountain home. Born March 24, 1949, in Phillipsburg, N.J., son of the late Bernard and Eileen Caflin.
Survived by his siblings, Patrick Caflin, Dennis Caflin, and Eileen Papson; nieces, nephews and many close friends, including his...

Purich - Stephen, 84, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly Johnstown, Pa., passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, just weeks after the death of his beloved bride of more than six decades, Carol Lee Purich (Divens). Their lives, long intertwined in devotion and shared purpose, are now reunited.
Steve's life was shaped...

97, of Davidsville, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 2, 1928, to Ralph W. and Ruth E. (Rhine) Smith, and was adopted at a young age by her maternal uncle, John Rhine, and his wife, Ruth. Shirley was a graduate of Greater Johnstown High School and later served as Ice Queen...