Nancy Jane Banyay

Nancy Jane (Neely) Banyay, born March 2, 1940, to Harry and Dorothy (Campbell) Neely in Evans City, Pennsylvania.  She passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is survived by her children, Lisa (Steve) Marek, Chris (Missy) Banyay, and Kellie Banyay; grandchildren, Tyler Banyay, Katie Banyay, Haley Banyay, Jennifer (Bryan) Myers, Samantha Marek (Mark Nelson), Nick Hempel, and Cody Hempel; and great grandchildren, Colten Myers, Shelby Myers, and Lucia Nelson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John “Gary” Banyay, her son, Jeffrey, and her brothers, Robert and James.

Nancy graduated from Butler High School (PA) and worked for many years as an administrative assistant, where she enjoyed her time in the Johnstown elementary school and at Denison University.  After supporting her children through college, Nancy graduated from THE Ohio State University.  She was a Deputy Registrar for the State of Ohio and owned and operated TJ’s Buckeye Driving School in the last chapter of her professional life.  

Nancy and her family lived in Johnstown, Ohio, for more than 40 years, where she attended the Johnstown United Methodist Church.  She supported her children, her church, and her community with her time and talents for many years.  She used her journalism skills to write for several central Ohio newspapers.  Nancy  and Gary liked to vacation in the Smoky Mountains and Florida, where they had a vacation property at Alligator Park in Punta Gorda. She enjoyed quilting and reading and loved many pets, especially dogs, throughout her life.  Nancy’s memory will be cherished by her family and long-time friends.

Private services will be held for the family at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to JDRF, Johnstown United Methodist Church www.johnstownumc.com, or the charity of your choice.  www.mrfh.com