Obituaries

Suzanne (Hoffman) Walko, 84, of Southmont, died on September 24, 2022. Born on November 23, 1937, in Johnstown, beloved daughter of Clyde Henry and Sara Jane (Hostetler) Hoffman.  Preceded in death by her parents, and son-in-law Thomas Price.  Survived by loving husband of 66 years, George Walko, children, Diana Price, Theresa (Timothy) Rough, George Scott Walko (Jacqueline Widman), Wendy (Raymond) Rosenbaum, John Walko (Tammy Dorian), grandchildren, Michael (Casey) Welsh, Heather...

Ferdinand Louis Soisson Jr., MD, 93, formerly of Johnstown, died on September 22, 2022, in Mechanicsburg PA. Born on March 11, 1929, to Fred and Marie (Holtz) Soisson on the family farm in Nicktown, PA. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 56 years Dorothy (McDermott), brother Earl, and sisters Anna Soisson and Virginia Hoover. Survived by his 9 loving children, Andrew “Pat” (spouse Linda Ertter); Ann (spouse Douglas Wilson); Mary (spouse Richard Rice); Karen (spouse...

Margaret Crisafulli, 93, of Johnstown, died on September 19, 2022, at Richland Woods. Born on March 1, 1929, in Vintondale, daughter of John and Mary Nemetz.  Preceded in death by her parents, husband Anthony "Corkey Christy", brothers John and Michael Nemetz, and sister Helen Funyak.  Survived by her sons Samuel married to Teresa (Ficorilli), Michael married to Kathleen (Sherman), and Tony, 7 grandchildren, Cristyn, Alicia, Samuel, Kaitlyn, Maria, Lauren, and Justin,...

George D. Zamias Sr., age 92, of Westmont, died on September 17, 2022 in Johnstown. Born October 31, 1929, in Johnstown, son of Demo and Anna (Abraham) Zamias. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Marianna, sons Samuel and George Jr., brothers Gusty and James, and sisters Jessie and Kathryn.  Survived by his sons Damian and his wife Kathryn (Horty) and Stephen,  daughter-in-law Kathleen Zamias, grandchildren Matthew, Lisa (Matt McGuire), Alexandra, Stephen (Julianna),...

Maxine V. (Ravenscroft) Russell, 83, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2022, at home. Born on June 11, 1939, in Brothersvalley Twp., daughter of Theodore and Alma (Martell) Ravenscroft. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Henry, son Henry Jr., and daughter Sarah. Survived by her son Daniel Russell, daughter-in-law Cindy, grandchildren John Inscho IV (Katie), Jennifer English (Chester), Daniel Russell Jr. (Ashley), Hollie Livingston (Matthew), great-grandchildren Hunter,...

Justin James Dow, 39 of Butler County, formerly of Westmont, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at his home. He was born February 19, 1983, in North Irwin, the son of Judith (O'Connell) Adams and James Dow. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents Francis and Elizabeth O'Connell, paternal grandparents Mary Lou Robey and Gene Dow. Survived by loving mother Judith Adams, Father James Dow, sisters Jodi married to Chris Dadura and Rachael Adams, brothers Nicholas Adams,...

Carol Ann Johns, age of 78 years, of Cover Hill, died on September 13, 2022 at Westmont Woods Nursing Home.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Denny Johns, after 54 years of marriage and by her twin sons at birth, Charles and Edward Johns.  She was survived by her daughter, Gail Johns Rovan, wife of Jim.  Carol enjoyed listening to 50’s music, watching TV, eating Italian food, and spending time with her dogs and cats.  She was a very private person that had...

Malcolm R. Snyder, 82, of Southmont, died on September 6, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 9, 1939, in Reynoldsville PA, son of Richard B. and Lela Mae (Pifer) Snyder. Preceded in death by his parents, and granddaughter Sophia Mae. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years Doris Mae (Davis) Snyder, daughter Jeanneane Snyder, and son Richard Snyder, 3 grandchildren, Max Snyder, Leah Prince, and Aaron Merlino, and 3 great-grandchildren Caden Prince, Kyle Prince,...

Anita Jean Rozier, 58 of Johnstown passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Conemaugh Hospital.  She was born April 10, 1964, in Johnstown the daughter of the late Matthew and Dorothy (Lasiter) Myers.  She was married to the late Curtis Rozier, Sr.  Proceeded in death by parents, husband, son Curtis Rozier Jr, brother Stephen Myers, and nephew Arteese Toney Jr. Surviving are her three children, Jerome (Brooke) Rozier, Dorothy, and Jermaine Rozier, Johnstown. Anita is...

Julia P. Messner, 98, of Southmont, passed away peacefully August 23, 2022, in Johnstown, PA., born September 23, 1923, in Portage, PA. She was the daughter of Michael and Anastasia (Marko) Pirich. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Leonard F. in 1991, and siblings. Survived by son Leonard V. OD,  FAAO, married to Stephanie (Saylor) Messner, OD, FAAO,  granddaughter Jordan married to Michael Vaccarino of New York. Julia was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and...