Obituaries

73, Armagh, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at home. Born March 6, 1952, in Johnstown to the late Clifford Gene Ressler and Ethel (Crusan) Ressler.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Anita (Fisher) Ressler, daughter Weslie Altemus and husband Adam, granddaughters Caitlyn and...

ADAMS - Jude Ann "Judy" (Bradley), 88, of Belsano, passed away Nov. 15, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was second born to the late Joseph Anthony and Ida Florence (Custer) Bradley. She is preceded in death by her son, Joseph C. Adams, and an infant brother. Survived by loving husband, James K. Adams,...

TOTH - Carol A. (Bischof), 89, of Jennerstown, passed away Nov. 15, 2025, at her home. Born Nov. 14, 1936, in Johnstown, the daughter of Ernest Sr. and Zelma (Clark) Bischof. Also preceded in death by husband, George J. Toth, in 1999; brother, Ernest Bischof Jr.; and sister, Marjory Barnick. Survived by children,...

DECKER JOHNSON - Heidi was born Nov. 5,1968, to Eugene and Beverly (Kisieleski) Decker. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Daniel Valent Johnson; sons and spouses, Daniel Valent Jr. (Emily) and Bryce Joseph (James); and their precious chihuahua and loyal companion, Tank. Heidi was a wonderful sister to...

Gahagan - Marlene A., 89, Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown, passed away November 11, 2025. Born March 16, 1936, to the late Ralph and Frances (Woelfel) Ashbridge. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Thomas J. Gahagan Sr.; and by her son, Thomas Gahagan Jr.; brother, Leroy; sisters,...

Frank (Hank) Ofsanko, age 98, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on November 4, 2025. Hank was born February 11, 1927, in Conemaugh Township, Pennsylvania and was one of 10 children of the late Lawrence Ofsanko and Anna Polonchak.

He married his "one and only" Helen in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1950, where they...

Kenneth J. Leaver, 43, of Aspers, PA, formerly of Colver, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Ken was born on October 29, 1982 in McKeesport, PA, the son of John "Dan" and Deborah Valko (née Campbell), of Colver, PA. In addition...

SCHOFIELD - Lisa Marie, 68, Summerhill, passed away November 12, 2025, at Windber Hospice. Born October 6, 1957, in Johnstown, daughter of Edwin T. and Kathleen (Sloan) Walls. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Kathy Vivian. Survived by husband, Gregg B. Schofield; sons, Duncan (Krista) and Dillon (Stephanie);...

CORNELL - Michael P., 73, Mount Hope, died Nov. 11, 2025. Born Jan. 6, 1952, in Johnstown, son of Richard L. "Dick" and Caroline (Colosimo) Cornell. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Lewis; mother-in-law, Irene "Jo" Crute; and brother-in-law, Dan Susko. Survived by wife of 50 years, Pamela (Crute) Cornell, whom...

KUZMYAK - Joseph G., 85, of Lower Yoder Township, passed away suddenly on Nov. 9, 2025, in Johnstown PA. He was born Nov. 6, 1940, in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Margaret (Volscko) Kuzmyak. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Gregg; and grandson, Joshua. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Ellen (Skubic);...