Local Obituaries for Nanty-Glo, Cambria County in Pennsylvania.
Rhonda (Robertson) Topor
Jun 13, 2025
Topor-Rhonda (Robertson), 65, of Belsano.
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Rhonda, who passed away on June 13, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Rhonda was born April 22, 1960, in Johnstown, PA. She was a graduate of Central Cambria, high school.
Rhonda would have shared 45 beautiful...
Lonnie Roy Elliott
Jun 12, 2025
Elliott-Lonnie Roy, 65, Johnstown, passed away June 12, 2025, at home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1959. Son of the late Richard and Gloria (Parker) Elliott. Preceded in death by sister Ronda Elliott. He is survived by son Lonnie (Jasmin) Elliott, fiancé Windie Conrad, and her daughter Haley Conrad. Brothers and sister Richard Elliott Jr., Michael (Teri) Elliott, &...
Linda Marie Deskevich
Jun 10, 2025
Deskevich-Linda Marie (Paul), 79, Nanty Glo, passed away June 10, 2025, at Maple Winds Personal Care. She was born January 26, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Joseph and Carmelia (Rabidi) Paul. She is preceded in death by in-laws, Louis and Julia Deskevich, grandparents, special aunt and uncle, Ethel and Louis Martinazzi and special cousins Albina Martinazzi and Madeline...
Daniel S "Fitz" Banfield
Jun 6, 2025
Banfield-Daniel S. “Fitz” 64, passed away June 6, 2025, at the Somerset Healthcare and rehabilitation center. He was born March 12, 1961, in Johnstown. He was the youngest son of the Thomas O. and Eleanor (Sunderland) Banfield. He is preceded in death by parents, brothers Gary and Terry Banfield and nephew Shawn Banfield. Daniel is survived by sister-in-law Mary Ann...
Mary Jane (Jackens) Crnarich
May 28, 2025
Crnarich-Mary Jane (Jackens), 94, passed away May 28, 2025 at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home. She was born September 1, 1930, in Nanty Glo. Daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Mahan) Jackens. She has proceeded in death by husband Francis Crnarich, daughters Patricia Barosky and Jacqueline Buckingham, sisters Shirley Kovach and Patricia Jackens, brother John “Jack” Jackens. Mary Jane...
Maryellen (McGlynn) Eckenrode
May 26, 2025
Eckenrode-Maryellen (McGlynn), 61, Gallitzin, formerly of Nanty Glo. Passed away May 26,2025 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 4, 1964, Colver. Daughter of Pete and Jean (Poptick) McGlynn. She id preceded in death by son Luke Eckenrode. She is survived by Husband John, Children Patrick (Mindy) Eckenrode, Cory (Elizabeth) Eckenrode, Brianna (Brian) Porter, Parents, grandchildren Logan, Izabella,...
Leonard Edward Hartman, Sr.
May 22, 2025
Leonard Edward Hartman Sr. was born March 11, 1950 in Johnstown. Son of the late Mabel and Harry Hartman. Passed away on May 22, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
Survived by wife of 56 years Gail Kinter Hartman, children Carolyn (Randy) Rorer, Lenny (Stacy), Renee, grand children Bob (Ashley) Price, Allegra (Ricky) Bem, Cody (Channing) Rorer, Kyler (Merle) Hartman, Christian...
Brenda Sites
Apr 14, 2025
Sites-Brenda, 58, of Nanty Glo, passed away April 14, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born August 11, 1966 in Sussex Wantage, NJ. Proceeded in death by parents Richard and Barbara Sites and sister Debbie Boyd. Brenda is survived by fiancé Gordon Kania, brother Randy Sites sister-in law Lynette Gabor Sites, brothers Richard and Nick Sites and sister Mildred...
John J. Adams
Mar 20, 2025
Adams- John J., 86, Twin Rocks, went home to heaven on March 20, 2025 at St Andrews Village. He was born January 30, 1939 in Twin Rocks. Son of the late John C Adams and Dorothy W (Gardner) Adams. Proceeded in death by wife Linda L (Ott) Adams, sister Shirley Clifford, brother David Adams, brother- in- law Ed Ott. John...
Madeline C. Martinazzi
Mar 4, 2025
“The Rain Came, Wind Blew but I have built my house on you.” Madeline Carol (Swartz) Martinazzi built her entire life, her family, and her home on the firm foundation of Christ and because of this she entered eternal life unafraid. Having Christ enter her life in the embrace of her childhood church, the Christian Missionary Alliance, she grew to...
William J. Sybert, Sr.
Feb 15, 2025
William J. Sybert Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born on March 17, 1946, William was a kindhearted man who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and taking his family on...
William J "Chill" Olstein
Feb 2, 2025
Olstein-William J., “Chill”, 77, Nanty Glo, passed away Feb. 2, 2025 at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. He was born Dec. 23, 1947 in Nanty Glo. Son of the late Joseph and Helen (Petrosky) Olstein. Preceded in death by brothers and sisters Francis Olstein, Cecelia Belohlavek , Josephine Post, Janet Villa, and Theadore Olstein and nieces Dawn Campbell and Leda Post....
John A. "Tuege" Grecek
Jan 19, 2025
John A. Grecek “Tuege”, 83, Nanty Glo, passed away on January 19, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Martha (Ostinowsky-Cocho). He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Patricia (Stepien) Grecek. Son, Eric, married to Melanie (Hubbard); and daughter, Robin, married to Brad Holovka. Grandchildren, Braden and Bella Grecek....
Pamela "Pam" Johnson
Jan 8, 2025
Johnson-Pamela “Pam”, 67, Nanty Glo, passed away Jan. 8, 2025 at Shadyside Hospital. She was born Aug. 7, 1957. Daughter of the late Lester and Delores (Huffman) Little. Preceded in death by stepbrother Ron Moore. Pam is survived by husband Gary Johnson, whom she married June 7, 1977, daughter Jennifer (Jeremy) Oakes, grandchildren Skylar and Leland. Sister of David Little...
James "Bum Bum" Wray
Dec 22, 2024
Wray-James “Bum Bum”, 69, Nanty Glo, passed away Dec. 22, 2024 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born March 24, 1955, in Johnstown. Son of the late James and Sally (Galer) Wray. Preceded in death by brother Jeffery Wray. Bum Bum is survived by his wife of 48 years Kathie Wray, sister Carol Schneider, brother Chris Wray, sisters-in-law Susan...
Jay K. Jacobson
Dec 15, 2024
Jay K. Jacobson, 40, Nanty Glo, passed away on Dec. 15, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born November 4, 1984 in Johnstown. Son of the late Joseph and Candice (Berkhamer) Jacobson. Preceded in death by grandmother Violet Berkhamer and Uncle Larry Berkhamer.
Jay is survived by his wife, Nicole Jacobson; daughter, Mackenzie; brother, Robert Jacobson; and sister, Sherri Cope....
Mark Alan Luther
Dec 13, 2024
Mark Alan Luther, 66, Dundalk, Maryland, formerly Nanty Glo, PAwent to be with the Lord on December 13, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD after a lengthy battle with cancer Born in Johnstown, PA, son of the late Howard C. Luther Sr. and Mary A. (Palmonari) Luther. Preceded in death by, parents and brother, Howard C. Luther...
Gloria Lynn Palko
Dec 8, 2024
Palko-Gloria Lynn (Settle) Palko, 61, Nanty Glo, passed away on Dec. 8, 2024, at home. She was born Sept. 11, 1963, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Ken and Jean (Salyards) Settle.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Dennis Palko; son Caleb (Brittnie) Palko; granddaughters, Sylvie and Murphy; sisters, Kimberly DeBona and Barbara (Brian) Kuncelman; and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and...
George D. Schilling
Nov 26, 2024
George D. Schilling, Jr., 74, Nanty Glo, passed away on Nov. 26, 2024, at home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1950, in Johnstown. Son of the late George and Elizabeth (Jones) Schilling, Sr.
Preceded in death by Son George Schilling, III, brothers Greg “Snags” Schilling, Gary “Tunes” Schilling, and Gene “Bozo” Schilling.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years,...
Ronald T. Robertson Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Ronald T Robertson, Jr. (Bud)January 13, 1967 - November 17, 2024
Ron passed away at home after a recent hospitalization. He is preceded indeath by his parents, Ronald Sr (Robbie) and Sophie.
He is survived by his loving sisters and extended family. Sandy Jansure(Tim), Rhonda Topor (Mark), Wendy Shroyer (Roy), Laurie Webb (Kevin) andRebecca D’Amico (Tim) and several loving nieces and nephews.Ron...
