Bernard L. Statler, Sr. “Bud”, 96, Johnstown, died January 22, 2020.  Born February 18, 1923 in Windber, son of the late Arthur and Eva (Hayes) Statler.  Also preceded in death by his loving wife, the former Margaret Blimmel, son Bernard L., Jr.  and sisters, Ora Mae Statler and Peggy Statler.  Survived by grandchildren Mary Pat Statler, Matthew Statler (Kate), and Jennifer Creasy; great grandchildren Liam, Erin, Honora, Damian, Michael, Jaden and James, along...

Geiser, Daunice L., 78, Westwood, died January 23, 2020, at the Allegheny Lutheran Home.  She was born December 10, 1941, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Michael Cornelius and Leora Sarah (Shaffer) Bowers, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband Paul E. Geiser in 2009, and sister Dorothy Moody.  She is survived by her son Michael, married to Linda Wise, Johnstown; granddaughters, Lindsay and Jamie; nieces Michelle and Heather Moody, and nephew Todd Moody. ...

Lopaze, Berthamae K., 67, Johnstown, died January 17, 2020.  She was born in Johnstown on October 15, 1952, to the late Harry Simmons and Marian Horvath.  Berthamae was predeceased by her daughter, Marion Lopaze, in 2016.  Services will be held Friday, at 4 pm at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, Inc.    

Betty Lou Bachik, 83, Zelienople, formerly of Johnstown, passed away at home, January 21, 2020.  Born May 4, 1936, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Carl and Edna (Dratrinsky) Krupka, also predeceased by her husband, Theodore E. Bachik, in 2005, and her siblings, Nancy Lee Walters, Mary Ann Stein and Donald Krupka.  Survived by sons, Scott and Kathy (Deagan) Bachik, Cranberry Township and Craig and Lorrie (Brean) Bachik, Marysville.  And four grandchildren:  Laura,...

Judith A. Rzeszutek, 72, Westmont, died January 17, 2020, at Windber Hospice.  She was born June 25, 1947, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Thomas Cardill and Mary Zolokos.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Stanley W. Rzeszutek.  Judy worked as a medical secretayr, first at Mercy Hospital, then at Memorial Hospital, and finally with private practice physicians, and she also was a member of St. Clement's Catholic Church.  Prayer services will be...

Lelia Calderwood, 89, Johnstown, died January 5, 2020.  Born October 5, 1930 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late John B. and Ingeborg (Tappert) Calderwood.  Also preceded in death by sister Margaret Harrington.  Survived by sister Elsa Schlentner (Karl); nieces Sandra Kubala (Gary), Leanne Harrington and Kristina Guntherson (Brett); nephews Scott Schlentner (Lori) and Sean Harrington (Dia).  Lelia was a 1952 graduate of Thiel University and received her Masters Degree in...

Billie Doreen daughter of the late Mary Katherine Williams ( 1 ) and Edward Frank Williams (Sr).  Billie D. was born September 29, 1948 in Johnstown, Pa.  Billie entered eternal life December 27, 2019 in Pitts., Pa. in her apartment that she shared with her husband, Joseph. Dodie as she was affectionately called by family and friends was educated in the public schools systems of Johnstown, PA and Cleveland, Ohio.  Dodie chose to work in the medical field. She earned her...

March, Billy Dan, 67, Johnstown, died December 26, 2019.  Born March 28, 1952, in Johnstown, son of the late Bishop Charles Alex James and Leola (Hamilton) March.  Also preceded in death by brothers, John Philip, Jerry and Rev. Richard March, Johnstown.  Survived by four brothers, Sgt. Robert March (Lila), Pittsburgh; Dr. Joseph Louis (Sandra) March, Maryland; Bishop David (Angela) March and Mark March, all of Johnstown; sisters, Ola C. (Dan) Jones, Carlisle; Elizabeth...

 Harry C. Nolte, 89, Johnstown, died December 22, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born December 10, 1930 in Johnstown, son of the late Harry and Florence (Stewart) Nolte.  Also preceded in death by wife, the former Ruth Ripple; brother Raymond; and sisters Velma, Jeanie, Evelyn Furdella and Mildred Gossar, along with sister-in-law Patricia.  Survived by brother Richard, Geistown, sister-in-law Helen, special nephew Sean Fitzpatrick, and many other nieces and...

Paul E. Gerlach., 82, Johnstown, died December 21, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born March 11, 1937 in Johnstown, son of the late Paul S. and Helen (Kocsan) Gerlach.  Also preceded in death by sister Betty Pegg.  Survived by loving wife, the former Joyce Goerman; sons Kevin and wife Krista, Slippery Rock; Steven and fiance Deana, Johnstown.  Also grandchildren Dylan, Tiffany, Courtney and Ayden.   Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and an...