Irene V. Richey, 97, Johnstown, died March 20, 2021 at CSS Medical Center at Windber. Born November 10, 1923 in Johnstown. Daughter of Peter and Susan (Belus) Baligush. Preceded in death by parents, husband Richard A.; siblings Ann Majcher, Martha Toth, Olga Pinizzotto, John Baligush, Jean Knipple and Ted Baligush. Survived by loving children Diane married to Bill Morley, Kenneth married to Sandy, Russ married to Teresa; grandchildren Lisa married to Brian Fiffick, Cindi married to Tim Cox, Ryan and Tyler Richey; great grandchildren Hayden and Lindsey Cox, Colton Fiffick and Madisyn Richey; sister Delores Stukbauer. She was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. She loved to read, watch Hallmark movies and her beloved sports teams, Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. She also had no difficulty at 97 for telling her children what to do! She retired from Richland Elementary School. All services will be private. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills, 2503 Bedford Street, is serving the family. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.