Obituaries

BAILEY - Donald G. "Don," 74, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in 1951 in Johnstown, Don was a pillar of the community whose influence reached far beyond the classroom and the football field. Don was the devoted husband of Diane Rose (Carson)...

83 of Portage, passed away on February 7, 2026 in Johnstown. Joan was born on February 26, 1942 in Johnstown. She was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Pamula) Stronsick. She is preceded in death by her parents. Joan is survived by her husband of 62 years, Francis M. Grecek and their children: Christopher...

"Marg" (Shroyer), 78, of Davidsville, formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away February 5, 2026 at home. She was born July 11, 1947 in Johnstown, the daughter of Russell S. and Lois F. (Atkinson) Shroyer. Preceded in death by beloved daughter Kymberli Ann Anthony. Marg's life was never the same or as beautiful after...

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...

TULLY - Michael Timothy "Tim," 81, Summerhill, died January 31, 2026 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born January 24, 1945, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas A. and Anna M. (Siverinac) Tully; sisters, Audrey Peretin, Judy Wess, and Tina Tully; brothers, Joseph and Thomas; and...

79, of Hollsopple, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026 at her home. She was born May 14, 1946 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by her father Ellis Page. Survived by her mother Viola (Thomas) Page of Davidsville; husband of 58 years Robert D. "Wojo" Wojtaszek; children Mark R. Wojtaszek of Texas and Wonda A....

Frederick A. Boslet, 66, Carrolltown, passed away Thursday, peacefully at home, after an extended illness.
He was born in Spangler, son of the late Eugene and Jane (Dillon) Boslet.
Fred is survived by three sisters: Ginny Boland (Bob) of DuBois, Anne Ambrisco (Bob) of Ebensburg, and Sally Boslet of Hastings; four...

79, Seward, Passed away January 30, 2026, at James E. Van Zandt V.A. Medical Center, Altoona. Mike was a resident of 6 CLC since August 2023. Mike was born May 21, 1946, in London, England and was preceded in death by his parents David E. and Evelyn (Walsh) Kelly, and his younger brother David E. Kelly, Jr. SGM...

Donna L. Pollino, 88, Johnstown, passed away on January 28, 2026. Born on October 4, 1937, to the late Charles, Sr., and Melvina (Flook) Gustkey. Preceded in death by her grandson, Frank E. Myers II; siblings, Robert Gustkey, and Ernie Gustkey; and in-laws, Rachel Gustkey, Kenneth Zimmerman, Sr., Anna Mae Gustkey,...

MCMULLEN - Marlyn Marie, 89, Ebensburg, passed away Jan. 28, 2026, at Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center. Born Dec. 10, 1936, to the late Thomas and Marie (Lee) Morgan. Preceded in death by husband, William McMullen; infant brother, Richard Morgan; and brother, Thomas Morgan Jr. Survived by children, Vickie...

MCGAUGHEY - Garth J., 55, a resident of Ocean Pines, Maryland, formerly of Johnstown, PA, died Jan. 17, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. Born Nov. 27, 1970, in Johnstown, son of Larry and Kathleen McGaughey. Preceded in death by dad; gram, Louise Partsch; and mother-in-law, Helen Huber. Survived by mom,...

ROSS - Barry J., 78, of Westmont, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2026. He was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Swaney) Ross. Barry is survived by his loving wife, Donna Genovese; twin brother, Garry (Emily) Ross, of Radford, VA; stepchildren, Theresa (Dan) Rowe, of Scottsdale, AZ, and Virginia (Jonathon)...

ANTOS - Daniel R., 83, Northern Cambria, passed away Jan. 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born Dec. 20, 1942, in Barnesboro, the son of Michael and Agnes (Chuhran) Antos. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John, Joseph, and Michael Antos; sister, Mary Ann Hollen; and grandson, Daniel J....

SAGHY - Donald F., 82, Nanty Glo, passed away Jan. 27, 2026, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born Oct. 9, 1943, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Markovich) Saghy. Preceded in death by brothers, Bud Blehar, Bill Blehar, and Joseph Saghy Jr. He is survived by wife, the former Deborah Hawthrone; children, Mark...

REESEY - Judith A. "Judy," 82, Salix, died Jan. 26, 2026, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Jan. 20, 1944, in Johnstown, daughter of Harold and Betty (Blough) Mock. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Kenneth; brothers, Larry and Ronald; and furry companion, "Madi." Survived by daughters, Shari Mock and Brandi Reesey;...

77, of Windber, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was loved by many family members and friends. Terry was born on October 15, 1948, in Bedford, son of Charles Earl and Regina "Jean" Baughman Kauffman. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenny; sister, Connie; and son-in-law, James Yock. Terry was...

SPRANKLE - Karen P., born May 8, 1961, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out, whose life was defined by compassion, strength, and an unwavering love for others. She was a devoted mother, a proud psychiatric nurse, and a guiding light to everyone fortunate enough to know...

79, of Hollsopple, passed away January 23, 2026, at Quality of Life Services in Westmont. She was born November 3, 1946, in Somerset, daughter of John Burkhart and Anna Mae (Koch) Burkhart Stahl. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Sylvester and Alice Burkhart, who raised...

GROHAL - Mark A., 59, Johnstown, passed away Jan. 20, 2026. Born Nov. 7, 1966 in Akron, OH, son of the late Veronica Grohal. Preceded in death by stepfather, John Acevedo; uncle, Thomas Grohal; father-in-law, Walter Boyer; and brother-in-law, Terry Boyer. Survived by loving wife, Barbara (Boyer) Grohal; brothers,...

BRUTZ - Josephine M., 96, Windber, passed away Jan. 20, 2026, at Windber Woods. Born Sept. 8, 1929, in Windber, daughter of the late James J. and Mary A. (Stopko) Swaynos. Preceded in death by husband, Edward V. Brutz; brothers, Joseph, Walter, Edward and John; and also by sister, Anna Mary Stofan. Survived by...

86, passed into eternal life January 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born Elizabeth Ann Mulligan July 28, 1939, to Harry E. and Nellie B. Mulligan (though Social Security says July 29, but we are going to believe her mother) in St. Augustine, a village in Clearfield Township, Cambria County,...

"Lenny," 78, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born on June 18, 1947, in Johnstown, Pa., son of Edmund and Sara Jane (Crotzer) Wyrwas. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen Lynn (Hildebrand) Wyrwas; sister, Cecelia (Harold) Ringler;...

Grant - Frances Patricia "Pat," 76, Cresson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend ascended to the gates of heaven on January 17, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Born on December 2,1949, Cresson, daughter of the late Jerome and Margie (Glass) Criste. The youngest of four children, she is survived by Kenneth...

Rice - Shirley J., 88, of Everett, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.
Shirley was born in Johnstown on January 6, 1938, daughter of the late Richard and Colina (Gaston) Eppley.
On August 25, 1957, she married her husband, Ray A....

DIETZ - Francis B. "Frank," 100, 8th Ward, passed away Jan. 14, 2026, in Barberton, OH. Born Sept. 25, 1925, in Johnstown, son of the late Peter Charles and Mary Ann (Merz) Dietz. Preceded in death by wife, Emma R. (Delfonso) Dietz; grandson, Konrad Dietz; and sisters, Sr. Devota (Margaret) Dietz; Eleanor...

GVOZDICH - Douglas Jr., 57, St. Michael, died Jan. 15, 2026. Born Sept. 4, 1968, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Douglas Sr. and Julia Ann (Mellik) Gvozdich; infant sister, Darlene; in-laws, Patrick and Roseanne Nolan; and nephews, Robert Wingard and Timothy Stopko. Survived by loving wife of 26 years,...

PATRICK - Louise L., 95, Northern Cambria, passed away Jan. 12, 2026. Born Aug. 9, 1930, in Patton, the last surviving member of the Anthony and Luba (Mandrogoc) Ribaric family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by loving husband, Bill Patrick, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage; an infant...

Felus - Patricia "Patsy" Ann (Albarano), 78, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Born on October 10, 1947, Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Carmella A. (Eny) Albarano. Survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Michael Felus; devoted mother to Carmen and...

Konior - Nicholas R., 59, Hastings, died peacefully the evening of January 10, 2026, with family by his side. He was born September 20, 1966, at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska, the son of Robert J. and Marianne H. Konior. Nick was preceded in death by his dad and sister-in-law, Audrey Brothers-Konior....

Rodger - Dr. James Allen, 73, Hooversville, died January 8, 2026, at home. Born September 16, 1952, in Somerset, son of the late James N. and Lois Theora (Bloom) Rodger. Survived by his sister, Jacqueline A. (Denny) Shriner; nephew, Eric (Michelle) Shriner; niece, Ann (James) Conroy; and great-nieces and nephew:...

Jordan - Florence "Tootie" (Hunter) Helsel, 89, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born on June 9, 1936, to the late Robert and Florence (Frech) Hunter. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norbert Jordan, Sr.; daughter, Sharen Stoner (Helsel); siblings, Robert, David,...

Helscher Martinec - Jan Sydney, 74, of Spring Mills, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born July 27, 1951, in New Orleans, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Elaine Saunee Helscher. Her beloved husband of almost 55 years, David J. Martinec, survives.
Jan graduated summa cum laude from The...

MYERS - Raymond L., 81, Johnstown, formerly of St. Michael, died January 8, 2026. Born September 30, 1944, in Trenton, New Jersey, son of Florence Myers. Preceded in death by mother; grandparents who helped raise him, Robert and Elizabeth (Costlow) Myers; and special cousin, Ed Myers. Survived by loving wife, Nancy...

Rightnour - Donald "Don" died January 3, 2026, after a battle with brain cancer. Born February 2, 1957, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he and his wife, Susan, were longtime residents of Fairfax Station, Va.
Don served more than 30 years in the D.C. area as a corporate tax attorney and tax executive, representing...

58, of Johnstown, passed away January 6, 2026, at home. Born November 3, 1967, in Johnstown, the daughter of Donald M. Parks Sr. and Wilma J. (Hensel) Parks. Deceased family members include her parents; brothers, Chester Frank Parks and Ronald (Karen) Parks, Sr.; sister, Arlene Joy Parks; niece, Bonnie Parks;...

GEBBIE - Erin Marie (Ranck), DO, of Union, Kentucky (formerly of Ebensburg), entered into eternal rest and the arms of the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Erin was born on May 5, 1963, to Dr. Miles and Ann Marie (Fees) Ranck. Erin was the firstborn of five siblings and was always the big sister adored and admired by...

Reidelbach - Francis Joseph "Rip" III passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 7, 2026.
Preceded in death by loving wife, Sonia Dickson; parents, Colonel Francis Joseph Reidelbach Jr. and Rose (Thomas) Reidelbach; sister, Dorothy Reidelbach; and brothers, Patrick and Thomas Reidelbach.
Survived by daughter,...

HOTHAM - Jack W., 96, passed away on Jan. 6, 2026. Born June 17, 1929, in Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by infant twin sons, Richard and James; wife of 66 years, Norma (Klahre) Hotham; parents, Paul and Mary Hotham; sister, Betty Custer (William); and brother, Richard Hotham (Mary). Survived by daughter, Judy,...

a beloved brother and friend, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at the age of 76, at UPMC Montefiore. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on May 26, 1949, the son of the late James Warren and Lyda "Babe" (Hofecker) O'Shell.
David was a proud Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. After returning...

GRAMLING - Wanda Paulette, 71, South Fork, went to be with the Lord January 5, 2026. Born February 10, 1954, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Ronald H. and Emma P. (Naugle) Graham; infant grandchildren, Destiny, Lil D., and Derrick Faith; sister, Darlene Ashcom; and stepbrother, Leroy Graham. Survived by...

Gay - Nancy Jane, 91, Johnstown, passed away on January 4, 2026. Born on September 30, 1934, to the late Allen and Mary Lousie (Zimmerman) Weyant. Preceded in death by loving husband, Walmer T. Gay, Jr., and son, Walmer T. Gay, III. Survived by daughter, Rebecca L. Gregory (William), of Johnstown, Pa.; son, David D....

92 of Benscreek, Portage Township, passed away on January 2, 2026 in Johnstown. He was born on August 10, 1933 in Twin Rocks, PA. He was the son of John and Isabel (Watson) Trusik. He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter and his sisters: Beatrice Husband, Edith Layo and Karen Stager. John is...