Rigby to Recognize Johnstown Brothers Who Died in World War II

October 24, 2024

WHAT: State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will host a ceremony to rename the bridge which carries Galleria Drive/State Route 3031 over U.S. Route 219 in Richland Township as the PFC Paul O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi Memorial Bridge.

On Nov. 8, 1944, PFC Paul Malzi was killed in action while conducting offensive operations on the Seille River in an attempt to take the town of Rouves, France. His brother, PFC Harry Malzi, died on Nov. 25, 1945, after being fatally injured in a vehicle accident while on occupation duty in Waizenkirchen, Austria.

WHO: Rigby and members of the Malzi family.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m.

WHERE: Richland American Legion Post 849, 390 Oakridge Drive, Johnstown.

Media contact: Scott Little, 717.260.6137, slittle@pahousegop.com