Local Obituaries for Nanty-Glo, Cambria County in Pennsylvania.
Harry R. Ondriezek, Jr.
Aug 22, 2015
Harry R. Ondriezek Jr., 43, Nanty Glo, died Aug. 22, 2015, at home. Born Feb. 10, 1972, in Johnstown, son of Harry R. Ondriezek and Cathy Watson. Preceded in death by father, and grandparents, John Watson and Richard and Melda Ondriezek. Survived by mother, Cathy, Nanty Glo; sisters, Traci Ondriezek, Delaware, and Katie (Richard) Davis, Tennessee; nieces and nephews, Charnae...
Kenneth Dale Mccloskey Sr.
Aug 15, 2015
Kenneth Dale McCloskey Sr., 81, Homer City, passed away Aug. 15, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 27, 1934, in Vintondale, son of the late Lewis Sr. and Alice (Ober) McCloskey. Preceded in death by his brothers, Lewis A. McCloskey Jr., Frances J. McCloskey and James D. McCloskey. Survived by wife of 61...
Stephen Andrew Oblinsky
Aug 12, 2015
Stephen Andrew, 29, Butler, formerly of Nanty Glo, passed away Aug. 12, 2015. Born June 14, 1986, in Johnstown, son of Stephen and Barbara (Kowal) Oblinsky. Preceded in death by father, Stephen; grandparents, Michael and Helen Kowal and George Oblinsky Jr.; godfather, Tommy Malcotti; special aunt, Helen Kowal; and adopted grandfather, Mickey Kasecky. Survived by mother, Barbara, Nanty Glo; sisters,...
Mitchell A. Mash
Jun 24, 2015
Mitchell A. Mash, 58, Vintondale, died June 24, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 23, 1956, in Bethesda, Md., son of the late Arvel and Stella (Lazich) Mash. Survived by brother, Eugene Mash, Virginia; and sisters, Janice Mash and Carolyn Berish. Uncle of Luke and Maria Berish, all of Virginia. Mitchell was an avid bingo player and Red Sox...
Terrance J. Dinsmore
Jun 20, 2015
Terrance J. "Terry" Dinsmore, 59, Ebensburg, went to be with the Lord June 20, 2015. Born Sept. 18, 1955, in Johnstown. He is survived by his partner in life who loved him always, Francine Wolcott; these children: Rosena Smith, Steven Tagliarino and Fran Pletcher; grandchildren, Alex, Lilliana, Tiffany and Natasha; and great-grandchildren, Christina and Ian. Terry was a skilled contractor...
Gary T. Banfield
May 21, 2015
Gary T. "Ding Dong Banfield," 64, Revloc, died May 21, 2015, at home. Born June 16, 1950 in Johnstown, son of the late Thomas O. and Eleanor (Sunderland) Banfield. Survived by wife of 41 years, the former Mary Ann Lozensky, Revloc; children, Jessica Lynn Banfield, Nanty Glo, and Jonathan T. (Wendy) Banfield, Indiana; grandchildren, Amber Lisa and Logan Thomas, both...
Michael Kelley
May 16, 2015
Michael "Mike Kelley," 35, Nanty Glo, died May 16, 2015, at his home. Born Aug. 16, 1979, in Johnstown, son of Michael Lightcap and Josie Rudnik. Preceded in death by grandparents, Gaythorne and Janice Lightcap and James Kelley. Survived by children, Chloe Kelley and Cody DeWitt; parents; and grandmother, Fay Kelley. Brother of James Rudnik, Marcus Rudnik, Ronni Jo Poydence...
Lena Zienko
May 16, 2015
Lena (Rocco) Zienko, 91, Nanty Glo, died May 16, 2015, at Rebekah Manor, Portage. Born June 21, 1923, in Johnstown. Member of St. Mary's Church, Nanty Glo. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Church, the Rev. Father Leonard Voytek, celebrant. Interment, St. Anthony's...
Ronald E. Mahalko
Mar 22, 2015
Ronald E. "Bird" Mahalko, 69, Nanty Glo, died March 22, 2015. Born Jan. 16, 1946, in Nanty Glo, son of the late Steve and Mary (Stoyka) Mahalko. Preceded in death by brother, Ed, and his wife, Darlene, and sister-in-law, Debbie Gongloff. Survived by wife of 46 years, the former Jo Ann Soulsby, Nanty Glo; children, Steve (Greta) Mahalko, Los Angeles,...
Wilda (Mccall) Swartz
Mar 21, 2015
Wilda (McCall) Swartz, 90, Nanty Glo, died March 21, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 12, 1924, in Spangler, daughter of the late William and Lulua (Loman) McCall, and the parents who lovingly raised her, James and Emily (Church) Delehunt. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond; brothers, William, Lawrence and Raymond McCall and William Delehunt; sisters, Irene and Virginia...
Sylvia Kupchella
Mar 6, 2015
Sylvia (Monborne) Kupchella, 93, died March 6, 2015, at Cambria Care Center. Born July 19, 1921, in Robindale, daughter of the late Isidore and Alexandrine (Tailliez) Monborne. Preceded in death by husband, Martin "Fitch" Kupchella; brothers, Isidore, Edward, Louie and Emil; and sister, Emaline Martin. Survived by children, Bernard, Mundys Corner; Nancy (Larry) McCreary, Nanty Glo; Patricia (Greg) Zeglen, Belsano;...
Debora E. (Llyewellyn) Gongloff
Feb 18, 2015
Debora E. (Llyewellyn) Gongloff, 60, Nanty Glo, died Feb. 18, 2015, at home. Born Oct. 11, 1954, in Van Nuys, Calif., daughter of the late Evan and Doris (Wilkinson) Llyewellyn, and stepfather Earl Soulsby. Survived by husband of 40 years, Michael Gongloff, Nanty Glo; children, Adam Gongloff, Mooresville, N.C.; and Rebecca (Andrew) Tabler, Colonial Beach, Va.; grandchildren, Caleb and Evan...
Cathy A. Kopka
Feb 3, 2015
Cathy A. Kopka, 69, Strongstown, died Feb. 3, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 15, 1946, in Waynesburg. Preceded in death by son, Patrick Kopka. Survived by children, Mark (Rose) Belford, Cumberland Md.; Mike (Diana Harper) Kopka, Ravenna, Ohio; Stephanie Kopka Carney, Nanty Glo; and Tonya (John Wagner) Kopka, Strongstown; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and lifelong friend, Martha Waltamire,...
Thomas D. Martin
Jan 26, 2015
Thomas D. Martin, 56, Nanty Glo, died Jan. 26, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Sept. 8, 1958, in Johnstown, son of the late Robert and Mary (Farkas) Martin. Survived by wife, the former Linda Rose, Nanty Glo; children, Amanda (Keith) Misner, Virginia; and Thomas, at home; grandson, Benjamin Misner; brothers and sisters, Regina (Jim) Ray, Vinco; Dennis Robert, Aspers,...
Thomas Augustine
Jan 16, 2015
Thomas J. "Tim," Augustine 59, Nanty Glo, formerly of Pottstown, died Jan. 16, 2015, at home. Born Jan. 29, 1955, in Pottstown, son of the late James and Lulu (Foor) Gaut. Survived by children, Mark Augustine and Scott Augustine, both of Pottstown, and Steven (Clarissia) Augustine, Ephrata; and grandsons, Austin and Oliver Augustine. Brother of Dori (Robert) Mendoza, Chino Hills,...
Raymond "Ray" Post
Jan 6, 2015
Raymond "Ray" Post Jr., 80, Johnstown, formerly of Nanty Glo, died Jan. 6, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 14, 1934, in Fredericktown, Pa., son of the late Raymond Sr. and Pauline (Kaiser) Post. Preceded in death by daughter, Leda Post; and six siblings. Survived by son, Dr. Christopher R. Post, Virginia Beach, Va.; grandchildren, Megan (Ryan) Ellenberger, Germany;...
Howard C Luther Jr.
Dec 21, 2014
Howard C. Luther Jr., 59, Nanty Glo, died Dec. 21, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 1, 1955, in Johnstown, son of Howard Sr. and Mary (Palmonari) Luther. Preceded in death by father, Howard Sr.; grandparents, Leroy and Alma Luther and Serafino and Elide Palmonari; uncles and aunt, Joseph and Yolonda Bishop, John Semonich and Robert Luther. Surviving are...
Mary Ellen (Wray) Pytash
Dec 16, 2014
Mary Ellen (Wray) Pytash, 84, Third Street, Vintondale, went to be with our Lord Dec. 16, 2014, at Amber Hills, Ebensburg. Born April 7, 1930, in Vintondale, daughter of the late James Wray and Celestine (Hopkins) Van Brussel. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; brother, James "Jimmy"; and sister, Margaret Cover. She was retired from the Ebensburg Center and was...
Lena (Sgra) Previte
Dec 2, 2014
Lena (Sgro) Previte, 102, Nanty Glo, died Dec. 2, 2014. Born Oct. 5, 1912, in Carnegie, Pa., daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Petrone) Sgro. Preceded in death by husband, Domonic; son, Joseph; daughter, Pauline Szymusiak; siblings, Katie Sgro, Annie Insanna, Josep and Anthony. Surviving are her son, Anthony (Margaret) Previte, Belsano; daughter-in-law, Bernice Previte, Johnstown; son-in-law, Joseph Szymusiak,...
William L. Altimus
Dec 2, 2014
William L. Altimus, 82, Belsano, died Dec. 2, 2014, at Home. Born Jan. 28, 1932, in Belsano, where he lived most of his life, son of the late Russell and Grace (Helman) Altimus. Preceded in death by brothers, Lloyd and Benjamin; and sister, Patricia Hoffman. Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Gunter, Belsano; daughters, Tammy J. (John) Stiffler, Parker,...
