Local Obituaries for Nanty-Glo, Cambria County in Pennsylvania.
Victoria "Meme" (Castelli) Law
Aug 2, 2020
Law-Victoria “Meme” (Castelli), 89, Richland Woods, Johnstown, formerly of Nanty Glo, passed away Aug. 2, 2020 in Johnstown. She was born Dec. 16, 1930. Daughter of the late Anthony and Bianca (Bendinelli) Castelli. Preceded in death by Husband James M. Law, brothers Frank Castelli and Thomas Castelli, sister Adelaide “Dolly” LaMantia. She is survived by daughters Barbara A. (Gary)...
Sierra Marie "Soda Pop" Nihart
Jul 31, 2020
Nihart-Sierra Marie “Soda Pop”, 15, went to heaven on July 31, 2020, where she is with her pappy and other loving and greatly missed family. She was born Sept. 16, 2004 in Johnstown. She is survived by her Mom Heather, Scott Yeckley, sister Skye, grandparents Jim and Gina, great grandparents Ruby Nihart and Lillian James, Uncles Jimmy Nihart (Becky),...
Edna Mae (Rager) Harasty
Jul 3, 2020
Harasty-Edna Mae (Rager), 87, Vitondale, passed away July 3, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Sept. 20, 1932 in Vintondale. Daughter of the late Daniel and Nellie (Selders) Rager. Preceded in death by Husband Charles “Porky” Harasty, Grandson Matthew Harasty, Brothers Melvin, William, Paul, Jim, and Raymond, and her only sister Rhonda. Edna is survived by her...
Brian Earl Heitzenrater
Jun 30, 2020
Heitzenrater-Brian Earl, 62, Nanty Glo, passed away June 30, 2020. He was born April 27, 1958 in Indiana. He was the son of the late Earl and Thelma (Walker) Heitzenrater. Brian was survived by his wife of 39 years Mary Lynn Heitzenrater, Nanty Glo, Daughters Dana (Jason) Becker, Dunedin, Fl. And Elizabeth Heitzenrater, Nanty Glo, Grandchildren Logan and Ava...
Eleanora Bernadine Ciotti
Jun 18, 2020
Eleanora (Nora) Beradine Ciotti, age 99 passed away Thursday June 18, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona with loving family by her side. She was born to the late Domenico Antonio Ciotti and Maria Concetta Santogrossi Ciotti-Buige on February 20, 1921 in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania.
Nora attended Nanty Glo High School, where she loved to dance on roller skates...
Larry J. Mcdonald
May 31, 2020
McDonald-Larry J., 73, Twin Rocks, passed away May 31, 2020, Memorial Medical Center. He was born Dec. 15, 1946 in Spangler. Son of the late Henry John and Alice (Saltzgiver) McDonald. He is preceded in death by son Larry “Dutch” McDonald and numerous brothers and sisters. Larry is survived by Children Betty (Rich) Silko, Nanty Glo, Valerie (Brian) Eddington,...
Robert Paul "Buggsy" Silko
May 9, 2020
Silko-Robert Paul “Buggsy”, 81, Nanty Glo, passed away May 9, 2020 at home. Born Feb. 24, 1939 in Johnstown. Son of the late Thomas and Verna (Casper) Silko. He is preceded in death by brother William, Thomas, James, and sister Margaret Shestak. Buggsy is survived by his wife the former Catherine Sabo. Children Robert (Joann) Silko, Hooversville, Richard (Betty)...
Michael John Kough
Apr 21, 2020
Kough-Michael John, 57, Belsano, passed away April 21, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1963 in Johnstown. Son of the late Harry and Hildred (Miller) Kough, Sr. Brothers Duane and Russ, sister Carol Hughes, nephew Jason Kough, brother-in-law Regis Mack. Michael is survived by son Shawn Kough. Brother of Joyce Mack, Harry (Daria) Kough, Jr.,...
Alan D. Mitchell
Apr 21, 2020
Mitchell-Alan D., 67, Blacklick Twp., passed away April 21, 2020 at home. He was born Nov. 13, 1952 in Indiana. Son of the late Alfred and Ruth (McCracken) Mitchell. Alan is survived by children Doug Mitchell and Lori Mitchell. Grandchildren Amber Fouser, Christopher J. Fouser, Alyssa Bryant, and Gracie Bryant. Great grandchildren Hailey and Malachi Straka. Brother William Mitchell...
James Henry "Gimmi" Weimer
Apr 4, 2020
Weimer-James Henry, “Gimmi”,56, Colver, passed away April 4, 2020 at home. He was born Dec. 17, 1963 in Johnstown. Son of James and Delores (DeQueant) Weimer. Preceded in death Father James and daughter Valerie Ann Weimer. James was survived by his fiancée of 23 years Ronda Garver, Children Michael (Ashley) Weimer, Elissa (Steve) Weimer-Sentner. Grandchildren Noah Woodmancy and Wyatt...
Velma (Peach) Rodgers
Mar 31, 2020
Rodgers- Velma (Peach), 83, Nanty Glo, passed away March 31, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Jan. 21, 1937 in Nanty Glo. Daughter of the late William and Harriet (Mosley) Peach. Preceded in death by husband William F. “Birdeggs” Rodgers, Jr. Brothers and sisters Elizabeth, Mamie, John, Sonny, and Dorothy. Velma is survived by Daughters Joyce Rodgers...
Florene "Gussie" (Davis) Taylor
Mar 22, 2020
TAYLOR – Florene (Gussie) (Davis), 90, Nanty Glo, went home to the lord 3-22-20 at Harmony House Manor. Born July 3, 1929 in Twin Rocks, daughter of the late Clifford and Pearl (Grant) Davis. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald Taylor, son Gerry Taylor and grandson Blake Divido; sisters Gladys Lloyd, Agnes Lanzendorfer, Nancy Settle and Betty Forman and...
Hope L. (Johnson) Rummel
Mar 15, 2020
Rummel-Hope L. (Johnson), 90, Belsano, passed away March 15, 2020. She was born Jan. 24, 1930 in Linstrom, Minnesota. Daughter of the late Albert and Emily Johnson. She is preceded in death by husband C. Dean Rummel, brother Waldon and sister Faith. Hope is survived by her children Roger Rummel (Michelle), Albert (Carol) Rummel, Lee (Sheri) Rummel, Teri (Max)...
Gwendolyn (Phillips) Cook
Mar 1, 2020
Gwendolyn (Phillips) Cook, 75, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 1, 2020, after a battle with COPD. Ms. Cook was born in Johnstown, PA to the late Allen Phillips and Grace Peffer Phillips. She loved going to the casino, watching Big Bang Theory, her grandchildren and her dog “Cowboy”. Surviving, are a daughter, Kelli Leonzio (Lou) of...
Ronald L. Walker
Feb 25, 2020
Walker-Ronald L., 77, Nanty Glo, passed away Feb. 25, 2020. He was born Dec. 6, 1942 in Johnstown. Son of the late Robert M. and Mary (Lambing) Walker. Preceded in death by Brothers James Walker and William Walker, sister Louise Walker. Ronald is survived by his wife Lois (Stoltz) Walker, Nanty Glo. Sons Robert (Cynthia) Walker, Harrisburg and their...
James "Marty" Long
Feb 20, 2020
When you look out of your window tonight, you will see that the biggest fan of all things Star Fleet has joined the crew. Uncle Marty Long passed away early this morning after a valiant fight with esophageal cancer. He never complained about all of the trips to doctors’ appointments or the many tests he had to endure. He...
Martha J. (Bornyak) Desabatino
Feb 16, 2020
DeSabatino-Martha J. (Bornyak), 90, Nanty Glo, passed away Feb. 16, 2020 at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg. She was born March 30, 1929 in Nanty Glo. Daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Bernot) Bornyak. Preceded in death by husband Guido R. DeSabatino. She was survived by numerous cousins. Member of St. Mary’s Church, Nanty Glo. Martha was a retired school...
Eleanor (Boothman) Thompson
Feb 11, 2020
Thompson-Eleanor (Boothman), 96, Nanty Glo, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 11, 2020 at home. She was born Sept. 17, 1923 in Barnsboro. Daughter of the late Clifford and Laura (Skirsky) Boothman. Preceded in death by husband Harry Thompson, step mother Mary Boothman. Eleanor is survived by her sons Warren (Susan) Thompson, Linstrum, MN and Edward (Brenda)...
James B. Woods
Feb 5, 2020
Woods-James B., 80, Nanty Glo, passed away Feb. 5, 2020 at Haida Manor, Hastings. He was born Nov. 20, 1939 in Given, West Virginia. Son of the late Perry Eugene and Ora Woods. He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Jane (Wega) Woods, brother Robert Woods, and Sister Bonnie Snyder. James is survived by his children Patricia...
William M. ("Billy") Ardini
Feb 4, 2020
Ardini-William M. “Billy,” 52, formerly of Nanty Glo, passed away Feb. 4, 2020 at his home in Gloucester, VA. He was born March 27, 1967. Son of William and Linda (Vermillion) Ardini. Preceded in death by his Mother and Grandparents. Bill is survived by his Father and Step Mother William (Marylou) Ardini, Sister LeeAnn (Jason) Cahill, Step Sisters Melissa...
