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John Nelson Obituary
John Alexander "Zigger" Nelson, 94, of Marianna, died Wednesday afternoon, February 5, 2020, in the home of his daughter, Sandra.
He was born April 6, 1925, in Clearfield County, a son of John and Elizabeth Greg Nelson.
For 16 years, he worked for Bethlehem Mines in Marianna. Then, in 1967, he started his own heating and air conditioning business, Nelson Refrigeration.
On December 9, 1955, in Ironton, Ohio, he married Garnet A. Bradshaw, who died September 11, 2014.
Surviving are five children, Rex Nelson (Tammy), Philip Nelson, Timothy Nelson (Stacy), David Nelson (Amy) and Sandra Nelson (Leonard); nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Robert Nelson; a sister, Dorothy Giacomantonio; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a grandson, Philip Nelson, and six siblings, Margaret Presley, Jean Leno, William Nelson, Jack Nelson, Ann Stepp and Betty Matchett.
Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255.
Memorial contributions may be made to Anova Hospice, 875 Greentree Road, 2 Parkway Center Drive South, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.
To leave a condolence message, visit www.thompson-marodi.com.
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Annie Hardway
March 22, 2020
Our condolences to the Nelson family. Will be keeping you all in prayer during this difficult time. Our daughter, Joanna, passed away on 11/30/2019 at age 34 so we are working our way thru the grieving process as well & know the pain experienced when a loved one dies, no matter what their age. Blessings.
Lois McCann
February 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Frances Haley
February 9, 2020
Your in my thoughts and prayers
Ed Wolfe
February 8, 2020
Tim,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. You and your family are in our prayers.
Giacomantonio's and McCanns Giacomantonio's and MCCanns
February 8, 2020
We will miss Uncle Zigger he was always such a happy and wonderful person. Rex, Phillip,Timmy,David and Sandy and families,you have are deepest sympathies and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ferd Matula
February 8, 2020
John was like a father to me in my younger years. Working for and with him was a memory I'll never forget. I'll always love you my friend , RIP .
Rob Simpson
February 8, 2020
Philip, Rex and family,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was truly a great man whom I deeply respected and liked, and he will be sorely missed. May his memory keep you in peace, and God Bless and watch over your family.
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