Local Obituaries for Nanty-Glo, Cambria County in Pennsylvania.
Dorothy Mae Mae (Mitchell) Ponchione
May 15, 2022
Ponchione-Dorothy Mae (Mitchell), 78, Ebensburg, passed away May 15, 2022 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born Jan. 24, 1944 in Revloc, youngest daughter of George and Nellie (Pettigrew) Mitchell. Preceded in death by parents, husband Albert E. Ponchione, oldest son George A. Ponchione, and sister Maryellen Yobbagy. Survived by twins Richard (Maritza) Ponchione, Brawley, CA and Mary Ann (Patrick) Lee,...
Dawne (Husband) Davis
May 7, 2022
Davis-Dawne (Husband) Davis, 56, Nanty Glo, passed away May 7, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 20, 1965. Wife of David Davis, Sr. Daughter of the late Donald and Sherilla (Potter) Husband and stepfather Clyde Silk. Dawne is survived by sons David, Jr. (Hailey) and Daniel. Daughters Sheila (Edward, Jr.) and Shelly. Grandchildren Schyler, Jasmine, Ethan,...
Shirley Elaine (Phillipson) Southern
May 7, 2022
Southern-Shirley Elaine (Phillipson), 67, Blacklick Twp., passed away May 7, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Dec. 26, 1954, Wellsville, NY. Daughter of the late Rev. George E. and Mary A. (Pero) Phillipson. Preceded in death by her significant other of 46 years Thomas F. Ondriezek and brother David Phillipson. Shirley is survived by Children Cherlotta Goss,...
Susan (Scott) Mccachren
May 7, 2022
Susan (Scott) McCachren, 71, Nanty Glo, passed away March 7, 2022. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Sylvia Brown
Apr 19, 2022
Brown-Sylvia, 93, Nanty Glo, passed away April 19, 2022 at Quality Life Services, Westmont. She was born Dec. 8, 1928, in Nanty Glo. Daughter of the late John and Sylvia (Krumbine) Brown. Preceded in death by siblings Robert, Martha, and Mamie. Last surviving member of her immediate family. Lifelong member of the First Baptist Church, Nanty Glo, where she...
Jacob Matthew Little
Apr 9, 2022
Little-Jacob Matthew, 30, Blacklick Twp., passed away April 9, 2022. He was born Feb. 19, 1992. He is the son of Rodger and Mary (Kelley) Little. He is preceded in death by maternal grand father James F. Kelley, Aunt Josie “Jo” (Kelley) Rudnik, and Cousins Michael Kelley, Joshua Schilling, and Robert Kelley, Jr. Jacob is survived by his children...
Laurie (Hartman) Wombacher
Mar 31, 2022
Laurie Wombacher born Jan 11, 1969, passed away peaceful at home after a very long battle with Leukemia, surrounded by loving family. Daughter of Leonard and Gail Hartman. Loving wife of Ronald Wombacher Jr. Mother of Robert (Ashley) Price, Allegra (Ricky) Bem. Christopher and Kristin, whom she adopted upon marriage to their father on November 15, 2011. Stepmother to...
Derek M. Kovach
Mar 24, 2022
Kovach-Derek M., 33, Nanty Glo, passed away March 24, 2022. He was born March 9, 1989 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by sister Tressa Anne Kovach. Survived by his mother Lynette Gabor and stepfather Randy Sites and father Tracy Kovach. Grandfather Frank (Evelyn) Gabor and grandmother Birgitta Gabor. Brother Christian Gabor (Trudi), Girlfriend Kerry Ann, and numerous aunts, uncles,...
James Paul Bracken, Sr.
Mar 21, 2022
James Paul Bracken Sr. 89, of Nanty Glo, passed away March 21, 2022 at home. Born December 29, 1932 in Nettleton, son of the late Jessie Bracken and Julia Somogyi Black. Preceded in death by son Thomas Paul Bracken and infant son Timothy Paul Bracken. Also preceded in death by sisters Ethel Marie Bracken, Betty Perkins, and Pluma Graham...
Joann Long Al Ameer
Mar 20, 2022
LONG-AL AMEER – JoAnn. JoAnn went to her heavenly reward at 11:05 am on March 20th, 2022. She was 72 years young and lived her life to the fullest. She was married for 38 years to Jassim Mohamed Saleh Al Ameer. Jassim preceded her in death one year ago. Her professional career included time as an Associate Professor at...
Jeanne M. (Simmons) Henry
Mar 18, 2022
Henry-Jeanne M. (Simmons), Penn Run, 71, passed away March 18, 2022, at the Communities of Indian Haven. She was born July 18, 1950 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Andrew and Marie (Hines) Simmons. Preceded in death by husband Ronald Henry, Sr. Jeanne is survived by sons Ronald (Vicki) Henry, Jr. and James (Kristen) Henry. Grandchildren Chelsey, Mikayla, Addison,...
Jay Thomas Dino
Mar 16, 2022
Dino-Jay Thomas, 74, Belsano, passed away peacefully on his favorite couch, surrounded by family, on March 16, 2022, after a valiant yearlong battle with cancer. Born May 5, 1947, he was the son of the late Louis and Edith (Hudspeth) Dino. Preceded in death by brothers Larry, Louie, Jr., and Jimmy. Jay is survived by his wife Georgina (Zeglen)...
Paul J. Bellack
Feb 27, 2022
Bellack-Paul J., 65, Nanty Glo, passed away Feb. 27, 2022. He was born March 20, 1956 in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Catherine (O’Farrell) Bellack. Preceded in death by infant brother Stephen. Paul is survived by his wife Cathy (Solecki) Bellack, sons Ryan J. (Diana) Bellack and Jeremy J. Bellack. Member of UMWA, Local 1386, Nanty Glo...
Duane N. Mottin
Feb 25, 2022
Mottin-Duane N., 68, Blacklick Twp., passed away Feb. 25, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Sept. 26, 1953 in Johnstown. Son of the late Earl J. and Genevieve (McFarland) Mottin. Preceded in death by brothers Earl Mottin, Jr. and Pastor Douglas Mottin. Duane is survived by his wife the former Paula Miller, Children Duane (Aline) Mottin, Jr.,...
Jack D. Scott
Feb 20, 2022
Jack D Scott, 84, Johnstown, passed away Feb. 20, 2022 at home. A memorial Service will be held at the Westmont Baptist Church, Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10 AM.
Charles Leo "Huck" Litzinger, Sr.
Feb 14, 2022
Litzinger, Sr.-Charles Leo, Sr., “HucK”, 90, Mineral Point, passed away Feb. 14, 2022 at home. Born March 16, 1931 in Echo, Pa. Son of the late Wilbert and Hazel (Mishler) Litzinger, Sr. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy (Divins) Litziger, sisters Pearl Martin, Betty Reathman, Catherine Nepper, Edith Litzinger, and brother Wilbert Litzinger, Jr. Charles is survived by children...
Dorothy Louise (Shaffer) Paskowski
Feb 1, 2022
Paskowski-Dorothy Louise (Shaffer), 94, Mundy’s Corner, passed away Feb. 1, 2022, at In Touch Hospice, Somerset. She was born Aug. 8, 1927 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Russell R. and Augustine (Lachery) Shaffer. Preceded in death by Husband of 73 years Michael T. Paskowski. Daughter Cynthia Ann Carlson, infant daughter Barbara Paskowski. Sister Dora Kupchella, and brother Russell...
Erma Jean (Peters) Pyer
Jan 30, 2022
Pyer-Erma Jean (Peters), 94, Ebensburg formerly of Nanty Glo, passed away Jan. 30, 2022 at Windber Hospice. She was born April 5, 1927 in Nanty Glo. Daughter of the late Joseph and Cora (Fresh) Peters. Preceded in death by husband Wayne Pyer, son David Pyer, brothers and sister Ralph Peters, Ruth Kutchman, Lester Peters, Joseph Peters, and her pet...
George Albert Ponchione
Jan 29, 2022
George Albert Ponchione, 56, of Akron Pennsylvania passed away into the arms of Jesus on January 29,2022. He passed away due to complications of COVID-19. George was a very devoted and caring husband, father, son and brother. George was an avid sports enthusiast especially for Penn State, Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Penguins.George will be remembered for his wine...
James E. "Jim" Hartman
Jan 22, 2022
Hartman-James E. “Jim,” 76, Nanty Glo, passed away Jan. 22, 2022 at home. He was born May 8, 1945, in Johnstown. Son of the late Harry and Mable (Rager) Hartman. Preceded in death by siblings Twila Moss, Nancy Robertson, Raymond Hartman, and Harry Hartman. Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years Maxine (Deffenbaugh) Hartman. Children Mildred Hartman,...
