Local Obituaries for Nanty-Glo, Cambria County in Pennsylvania.
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,...
Linda Lee Ardini
Nov 24, 2014
Linda Lee Ardini, born Oct. 21, 1947, in Nanty Glo, peacefully passed away Nov. 24, 2014, at her home in Manassas Park, Va. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Vermillion of Nanty Glo. Linda graduated from Mount Aloysius College and worked at Fairfax INOVA Hospital for more than 25 years as a cardiovascular technician. Survived by...
Charles E. Mahan
Oct 16, 2014
CW II Charles E. Mahan, U.S. Army (retired), 80, Nanty Glo, died Oct. 16, 2014, at home. Born Aug. 20, 1934, in Nanty Glo, son of the late Samuel E. and Mary E. (Dunwiddie) Mahan. Preceded in death by brother, Samuel; sisters, Mary Jane Miller and Sally Klash; and son-in-law, Stanley Montgomery. Surviving are his wife, Sandra J. (Collins) Mahan,...
Brenda L. (Charles) Myers
Oct 16, 2014
Brenda L. (Charles) Myers, 52, Colver, died Oct. 16, 2014, at home. Born July 4, 1962, in Buffalo, N.Y., daughter of the late Robert and Nora Mae (Dixon) Charles. Preceded in death by brother, Eugene Charles. Survived by husband of 36 years, Jeffrey Myers, Colver; children, Tabitha Myers, Park Hill; Angela Myers, Colver; and Tracy Myers, Cherry Tree; and eight...
Dorothy (Marsh) Harmotta
Oct 12, 2014
Dorothy "Dottie"Harmotta (Marsh), 68, Nanty Glo, died Oct. 12, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 13, 1946, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Homer and Ruth Marsh. Survived by husband, Steve "Skip" Harmotta, Nanty Glo; children, Leslie (Joe) Forsythe, Johnstown; Scott (Kayla) Lloyd, Johnstown; Stacey (Joe) Walters, Beaverdale; and Jayme Lloyd, New York; grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica (Bob), Tiffany, Teddy,...
Robert E. Howard
Oct 9, 2014
Robert E. Howard, 75, Ebensburg, died Oct. 9, 2014, at home unexpectedly. Born May 11, 1939, in Johnstown, son of Earl and Clara (Haus) Howard. Preceded in death by wife, Lillian Howard; and son, Robert Howard. Surviving are his son, Daniel Howard (Debra), Delaware; and sister, Bonnie (Charles) Olexa, Colver. He retired from Bethlehem Steel and drove bus for First...
Jeffrey A. Ray
Oct 7, 2014
Jeffrey A. Ray, 51, Nanty Glo, died Oct. 7, 2014, at home surrounded by his loving family, after a 3 1/2 year courageous battle with cancer. Born March 7, 1963, in Johnstown, son of Jack and Viola (Yonkers) Ray. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Peggy Ray; daughters, Amanda (Richard) Hoover and Alyssa (Troy) Jones, all of Nanty Glo;...
Twila June (Heitzenrater) Rankin
Oct 6, 2014
Twila June (Heitzenrater) Rankin, 95, Strongstown, died Oct. 6, 2014, at home. Born Dec. 1, 1918, in Punxsutawney, daughter of the late Walter and Lottie (White) Heitzenrater. Preceded in death by husband, Walter; son, Everett Alvin; six grandchildren; four sisters; four brothers; son-in-law, Harold Wagner; and daughter-in-law, Sandy (McGlynn) Rankin. Survived by children, aka "Hammerheads," Alice Wagner, South Fork; Walter...
Dolly S. (Rupe) Hoover
Oct 6, 2014
Dolly S. (Rupe)Hoover, 90, Strongstown, died Oct. 6, 2014, at Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born May 10, 1924. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter K.; son, Gary Kimmel; and daughter, Gloria Mazey. Surviving are her children, Shirley (Lemoin) Conrad, Tioga; Bonnie (John) Hodowanes, Windber; Ervin Hoover, Johnstown; and Jeff (Christine) Hoover, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; and...
Evelyn Jane (Wega) Woods
Oct 4, 2014
Evelyn Jane (Wega) Woods, 78, Nanty Glo, died Oct. 4, 2014, at her residence. Born Feb. 13, 1936, in Nanty Glo, daughter of the late Charles and Ann Marie (Grey) Wega. Survived by husband, James B. Woods, Nanty Glo; children, Heath (Kathy) Woods, Belsano, and April (Ross) Luko, Ebensburg; and grandchildren, Tashia, Savannah and Kayla Woods. Member of St. Mary's...
Patricia (Kotelnicki) Vizi
Jul 5, 2014
Patricia (Kotelnicki) Vizi, 77, Nanty Glo, died July 5, 2014, at Cambria Care Center. Born Sept. 2, 1936, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Hischak) Kotelnicki. Preceded in death by husband, Joe Vizi; daughter, Christine (Vizi) D'Avirro; and brother, Dave. Survived by daughter, Joan (Mark) Siwy, Ebensburg; grandchildren, Stacey, Tyona and Nick D'Avirro and Zacharie and Michael...
Joanne M. (Bezek) Patterson
Jul 3, 2014
Joanne M. (Bezek) Patterson, 76, Nanty Glo, died July 3, 2014, at Richland Woods. Born May 24, 1938, in Nanty Glo, daughter of the late John and Helen (Dropcho) Bezek. Preceded in death by husband, Martin; daughter, Natalie Patterson; sister, Barbara Bezek; and brother, John Bezek. Survived by children, Martin (Anne) Patterson, Sykesville, Md.; Mary Sciulli, West Palm Beach, Fla.;...
