All Obituaries

Ronald E. Blough, 87, Friedens formerly of Johnstown, died April 20,2024. Born July 1, 1936, in Scalp Level. Son of Sterling and Harriet (Phillips) Blough. Preceded in death by parents, wife Gail (Pierson), brothers Charles and wife Janet, Marlin and wife Brenda, sisters Bernice and husband Russel Welsh and Cheryl. Survived by stepsons Michael and Paul Thomas; siblings Gloria (John Smith), Carol (Harold Sterner), Shelvia Weaver, Trudy Stein, Richard (Pauline Freidline); brother-in-law Donald...

Joseph E. Geiser, age 70, born in Johnstown, PA, resident of Eden, New York, died Thursday, April 18, 2024. Son of the late Joseph and Lois Geiser. Husband of Janet (Slanac) Geiser. Father of Joseph, Jeremy and Joshua Geiser. Brother of Dennis (Janet) Geiser, Debbie (John) Douglas, Kathleen Geiser and Dean Geiser. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 9 am until time of mass at 10 am at St. Benedict Church. Inurnment Richland Cemetery. Memorials...

Rita Waligora, 86, Conemaugh, died April 18, 2024 at home surrounded by loving family. Born December 15, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Anna (Demko) Ocipa. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 61 yrs., Adalbert; son, Bert; brother, Edward; and sisters, Irene Waligora, Margaret Rosenbaum, and Anna Mae Faight. Survived by daughter, Denise, and partner, Debbie; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Diane and partner, Bob. She was a member of Church of the...

Melissa A. Richardson, 71, Bedford, died April 14, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born February 17, 1953 in Johnstown, daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Evanick) Machtley. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Karen Wiest; and brother, The Rev. Dr. Ken Diable. Survived by husband, Gerald "Rich" Richardson; siblings, Susan (Tom Carl), Herndon; and Ronald (Kati), Rhode Island; and numerous adored nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Melissa was a graduate of Richland High School,...

Shirley M. Horvath, 86, Salix, passed away April 7, 2024, at Windber Hospital. Born January 30, 1938, in Johnstown. Daughter of Harvey and Katherine (Rolley) Rhoades. Preceded in death by parents, infant brother and brother James Rhoades. Survived by loving husband of 67 years John F.; children Devin, Randy and Pamela; grandchildren Devina (Eric Vincent), Ian, Randy Jr., Brooke, Kayleigh, Lynn (Travis Becht), Scott and Nicholle (Andrew Williams); great grandchildren Colin, Forest, Bryson,...

Betty Misler, 100, Johnstown, died April 7, 2024 at McCullough Place. Born September 13, 1923 in Johnstown, daughter of Louis and Frances (Borabek) Berman. Preceded in death by parents; husband Isadore "Naz"; and sisters, Bernie, Thelma, Rita, Jane, Harriet, and Dorothy. Survived by children. Michael ( and partner, Jean Hartz); A. Jeffrey (Arlene); Laurel L Kessler; Lisa Israeli (Moti); and Hala Peniazek; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was...

Joseph A. Barbera, 89, Johnstown, died April 6, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital (Johnstown, PA). Born June 6, 1934 in Johnstown, son of Vincenzo and Mary (Rovida) Barbera. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Barbara "Babs" (Barber); brothers Nicholas and Philip, and numerous sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-law. Survived by in-laws, Dolores Barbera, Marilyn Barbera, Bonnie Barber, Janet Barber, and Jack Luke, and; numerous nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews; and special...

Bruce Allen Krouse, 63, died April 5, 2024, at his home in Johnstown. He was born August 13, 1960, and is survived by loving wife, Kimberly, who he married in 1987. He is also survived by sons Derek (Carly), Devin (Victoria Brumbaugh), Dylan (Katlyn Wilson) and daughter Lacey. While Bruce was well known for owning Moxham Mobil Service Center and Krouse's Towing and Tire, his more important role was being a grandfather to Chase, Logan, Grayson, Conway,...

Herman G. Zilch, Jr., 84, Davidsville, died April 3, 2024 at Laurel View Village., Born May 19, 1939 in Johnstown, son of Herman, Sr. and Alice (Mikolich) Zilch. Preceded in death by parents; wife Beverly (Jones); infant son, Jonathan; brothers, Charles and Larry; and sisters, Doris Haupt, and Patricia Pentz. Survived by children, Elizabeth Barto, Rebecca Appel, and Herman, III (Melinda); grandchildren, Maura Barto, Brianna (Clint Gills), Joshua Barto (Becky), Kaitlynn (Nicholas Hyde), Kelsi...

Gary L. Witkosky, "Ziggy", 84, Johnstown, passed away April 2, 2024, at Crossroads Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 24, 1940. Son of Lee and Gladys (Goodwin) Witkosky. Preceded in death by parents, stepmother Frances Elizabeth "Betty" (Gates) Witkosky, brother Jim Witkosky, stepbrother David Horton, brother-in-law Calvin Roland and granddaughter Naomi Gamber. Survived by wife Betty Ann (Price); beloved canine Charlie; former spouse Marie (Rozum); children Daniel, John, Julie and Suzanne...