All Obituaries

KRENISKY – Susan Louise, 75, of Johnstown, died June 1, 2023, at home.  Born April 15, 1948, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by her parents, William (who passed on the same day in 1974) and Louise (McKinley) Keating; and niece, Cassandra. Survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, Alex M. Krenisky; brother, Michael and wife Sandy Keating; nieces, Collene and Andi; and nephew, Jonathan. Susan was a graduate of Johnstown High Class of 1966 and a graduate of IUP class of 1970. ...

WARD – Patricia A., 68, of Johnstown, passed away May 29, 2023, at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born September 19, 1954, in Johnstown the daughter of Pete and Irene (Holubz) Martinovich.  Preceded in death by her father; husband, Rev. William G. Ward; sister, Diane Maser and her husband David; and niece Amanda Maser.   Survived by her mother; children, Christian married to Codi (Krouse), of Robinson, PA; Jeremiah married to Amanda (Katrancha), of Salix, PA; Gabrielle and...

STIFFLER – Daniel Dwight, 62, of East Taylor, died May 31, 2023, at home. Born March 7, 1961, in Johnstown. Son of Donald E. and Rose (Kist) Stiffler. He is survived by his children: Rebecca, wife of Maj. Juston Jones; Danielle, married to Brad Deem; Amanda, married to Dr. Elijah Ed; and Jessica Kitzmiller. He was the brother of: Donald “Darl”; David Dwayne married to Lori; Donna Diane, married to Ray Roth; Douglas Dean; Debra Dawn, married to Gary Buksa; and Darla Dee,...

COMINSKY – Barbara “Bee”, 66, of Woodvale.  I knocked on Heaven’s door on May 29, 2023.  I was greeted by my parents, Edward and Helen; niece, Eddie Maria; cousin, Rane; and loyal dog, Thunderbuck.  I was sad to leave my husband and soulmate of 37 years, Stephen Grunza, Jr.; his son, Stephen; grandson, Gabriel; sister, Carol; nieces, Marla and Trina.  My siblings: Carolyn, Edward, Michael, and Christine. Loving relatives, Aunt Till and cousin...

SEITZER – Bert Edward “Ed”., 75, of Johnstown, died May 23, 2023, at home. Born November 22, 1947, in Williamsport, PA son of David A. and Dolly (Kline) Seitzer. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Seitzer. Survived by his wife of 28 years Jocelyn (Diehl) Seitzer; daughters, Yvonne Seitzer, Michelle Santacroce, Heather D’Angelo, Christina Santacroce, and Stephanie Vergot; grandchildren, Michael, Ava, Noah, Mason, Jason; and many friends. Ed...

NELSON - David L., 75, Johnstown, died May 15, 2023. Born March 23, 1948, in Johnstown.  Son of Robert and Harriet (Burkhard) Nelson. Preceded in death by parents, brothers: James and Robert, and sisters: Agnes, Mildred, Evelyn, Dolores and Frances. Survived by daughter, Michelle Mical married to Robert, and son David Nelson Jr. and longtime girlfriend Julie Kopach; grandchildren: Samantha Nelson, Allison Hughes (Scott), Robert Nelson, Zachary Nelson, Benjamin Mical, Troy Wills and...

ZIGA- Barbara L., 84, of Johnstown, died May 22, 2023 at home. Born April 20, 1939, in Johnstown, daughter of Leo and Barbara (Niedziolkosky) Nekosky. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles J. Ziga; son, Michael Ziga; daughter, Patricia Renter; and brother, Edward Nekosky. Survived by daughter, Adrienne married to Michael Olson; son-in-law, Ian Renter and grandchildren, Sophia, Evi, and Ronan. Barbara was an avid card player and enjoyed playing pinochle with friends. She also enjoyed...

MIHALIK - Robert F. “Bob”, 92, passed away in his sleep early Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023.  Born May 24, 1930, son of Stephen and Margaret (Bartko) Mihalik.  Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife Martha (Mindala) Mihalik; in-laws Michael and Helen (Bartko) Mindala; and brothers Steve, John (“Jano”), Gustave, Coleman, Frank, and Edward Mihalik.  Survived by daughter Donna Mihalik and son-in-law John Hurley (Rochester, NY); son Mark Mihalik...

MONCILOVICH - George Jr., 85; Johnstown, passed away on May 11, 2023 at Richland Woods.  Born September 25, 1937 in Franklin Boro, son of George Sr. and Milica (Oparnica) Moncilovich.  Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Amelia “Millie” Moncilovich; and son, George Moncilovich. He was the last survivor of his immediate family.  Survived by sons, Milan (Stephanie) of Drexel Hill, PA; Michael (Susan) of Charlotte, NC; and daughter-in-law, Lori A. Moncilovich...

HRITZ - Ronald, 73, of Johnstown, entered into a new life on May 19, 2023. Born June 13, 1949 in Johnstown, the son of the late Charles and Rose (White) Hritz.  Also preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Samuel and Ruth Arnold, sister Yvonne Ragno, and brothers-in-law, Clinton Altemus, George Tweedy and Richard Weimer.  He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Kathleen, who was the love of his life.  Also survived by his brother Donald (Charlene) Hritz, sister Joan...