Nate Polcyn

Nate Polcyn obituary, Portsmouth, OH

Nate Polcyn

Nate Polcyn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2021.

PORTSMOUTH — Nathaniel (Nate) A. Polcyn, 40, Portsmouth (formerly of Oak Hill and Gallipolis) passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his home in Portsmouth after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Daniel and Debra (Neal) Polcyn. Born July 15, 1980, in Gallipolis, Nate was a graduate of River Valley High School, Cheshire. He attended Muskingum College where he played football. He also attended Ohio University.

He spent the past several years living with and caring for his now-deceased parents in Oak Hill. In his final days, he lived with and was cared for by his younger brother, Thomas Polcyn.

Nathaniel is survived by his siblings, Daniel Polcyn II, Portsmouth; Matt (Raymond Clark) Polcyn, Grove City; Paul (Erin) Polcyn, Bidwell; and Thomas Polcyn, Portsmouth; nieces and nephew, Stephanie and Madeleine Polcyn, Tanner Dennison, Hannah, Jennah, and Leah Polcyn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Rachael Blankenship; and two brothers, Timothy and Adam Polcyn.

Nate's ashes will be interred at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery, Gallipolis, with his parents.

F.C. Daehler Mortuary will be caring for the family. Please visit www.fcdaehlermortuary.com to leave memories of Nate or condolences for his family.

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