All Obituaries

Janice L. Campbell, 87, Burlington, NC, formerly of Johnstown, died April 29, 2024 at Liberty Commons. Born September 22, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of Richard and Dorothy Mae (Bishop) Troxell. Preceded in death by parents and husband, David. Survived by children, Patrick (Terri Legath); and Jill (Derek Hodge); grandchildren, Kellen Hodge and fiancee, Tiara Madera; and Nolan Hodge; and great granddaughter, Cecilia Campbell Hodge. Friends received Friday from 10AM until time of service at...

Denis Paul Michaels, "Denny", 65, Johnstown, died April 29, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 27, 1958 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Lodin) Michaels. Survived by wife, Julia (Varner); daughters, Julianna (Stephen Zamias); Veronica (Michael Miller); and Danielle Michaels; grandchildren, Owen, Logan, Sophia, Xypher, iXander, Zarek, and Xerxes; and siblings, Donald Michaels, and Deborah Wheeler. Denny was a member of Richland American Legion, BPO Elks Lodge 175, VFW...

Jefferson Sr., Keith Alan, 63, died at home on April 28, 2024, after courageously, fighting a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 11, 1960, to the late John R. Sr. and Louise Jefferson. He is preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Randolph and brother John R Jefferson Jr. (Beaver). He is survived by his caring, loving, and devoted wife of many years, Floretta (King) Jefferson. Keith is also survived by his loving and special uncle Donald Jefferson of Johnstown, Pa. and Betty Veney...

LEHMAN- Helen, 97, of Johnstown, was a woman of faith. She loved God and placed her trust in Jesus. Helen went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2024. Born January 24, 1927. Daughter of John and Anna (Yanko) Salata. Preceded in death by parents, husband James A. Sr., daughter Janet Alvarez, and grandson Alexander Lehman. Survived by children, James Jr. (Gloria Shawley), Carol Bell special friend Al Eash, Thomas (Georgia Samo) and Richard P. (Marg Mihalik) all of Johnstown; brother George...

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...