Name: Calling hours for Nathan Patrick Montler
Start: 2014-12-03T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Hummel Funeral Home & Crematories - Copley

Nathan Patrick Montler

Nathan Patrick Montler, age 23, of Copley, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, November 30, 2014.

He was born on July 14,1991; attended St. Benedict Catholic School, Johnstown, Pa., and was a 2010 graduate of Archbishop Hoban H.S., Akron, Ohio, where he was a member of the Hoban Percussion Ensemble as well as a drummer for the Hoban Bagpipers. Nathan was a dean's list student at The University of Akron majoring in criminal justice. He was known for his pranks, his mischievous smile, and his love of laughter. He was a skilled huntsman and fisherman, an avid ocean kayaker, and made the most amazing fried rice. He loved any occasion to visit with his cousins, who were siblings to him. Nathan was a witty, sarcastic, sincerely caring young man who was loved deeply by his family and friends. Everyone who had the opportunity to know him will genuinely miss him.

Survivors include his parents, Murphy and Patricia (McKeon) Montler; his godparents, Robert and Susan Montler; his grandmother, Connie Montler; aunts and uncles, Leonard and Mary (McKeon) Burns, Christine McKeon, Katie McKeon, Robert and Susan Montler, Sheila (Montler) and Chris Rowan, Joseph and Mary Montler, Therese (Montler) and Tim Knob, Michael and Christine Montler; and cousins, Michael (Colleen) Burns, Patrick (Wendy) Burns, Tracey (Burns) and Jim Rachael, Tim (Tracy) Burns, Lee (Erin) Grady, Mathew Schmid, Laura (Schmid) Forshey, James McKeon, Joshua (Danielle) Montler, Maria (Kelly) Reed, Melissa (CJ) Rudy, Jess, Abigail, and Andrew Montler, Timothy (Meghann) Knob, Thomas Knob, Kayle Knob, Sean, Jaedyn, Scott Montler, Kelsey Rodgers; and great-uncle, Tom Murphy; and was preceded in death by grandparents, Wilfred and Rosemary Montler, James and Eloise McKeon; uncles, James and John McKeon, Thomas Montler; aunt, Debbie Montler; and cousin, Matthew McKeon.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 3rd at Hummel Funeral Home, 3475 Copley Rd.,Copley, Ohio, from 4 to 7, and Thursday, December 4th at Stevens Mortuary, 1421 8th Ave., in Altoona, Pa. from 4 to 7. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 5th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 5514 Roselawn Ave., Altoona, Pa., with Reverend Nathan Munsch OSB (cousin of deceased) as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bluecoats Inc., 2060 N. Nimisila Rd., Clinton, OH 44216.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Montler

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9 Entries

Denise Davis-Pitcock

November 26, 2019

I got an e-mail reminder this morning for your memorial page. Wow! Five years since you passed. It's still unbelievable. I wonder who you would have become and where you'd be now. The loss of life is always sad, but this one was so tragic! I'm sure you are still missed by all who were lucky enough to have you touch their life. Rest high on that mountain young man! ~ Denise (Jeff's mom)

December 7, 2014

Nathan was in a few of my classes and seemed like a good person to be around. I had the chance to work with him a few times. My condolences go out to his family and friends. May he rest in Heaven.

December 4, 2014

Dear Pat and Murphy,
Sam and I are so deeply sorry for you and pray for your loving family during this very difficult time. We know that Nate was special as he has great parents like you. Please know that you are in are thoughts always. Fondly, Sam and Karli Avellone

December 4, 2014

Dear Murphy and Pat
My heart aches for you and your family on this terrible loss. Words cannot begin to express my feeling for you. I a. Out of the state or would have been there for you .. But do know if there is anything I can do to. Ease your panini am there for you
Fondly
Toby Gorant

December 3, 2014

I am sure this is a difficult time for you. The loss of a love one can be unbearable. but with special memories, courage and faith in time you shall heal. Our loving and merciful heavenly Father will really help: He says "I have heard your prayers, I have seen your tears" . I will heal you. 2 Kings 20:5.

Heather Vincent

December 3, 2014

I met Nate about two years ago through my best friend. After that we became fast friends and discovered we were both going to UofA for Criminal Justice. The following semester we were in the same class. At that point, for the next three semesters we had classes together. We spoke often, almost daily, in and out of class, through thick and thin times. He listened to me during my tough times, providing a calm, unbiased ear for my troubles, he said he owed me for the times I listened to all his rants, but there was nothing owed, ultimately he did it because that's who he was. This semester, the class we were in together ended after dark so he would walk with me until I was closer to where I parked before he headed to his own car. Not seeing him randomly on campus, during and after classes, and not having a message waiting from him on my phone all the time is going to make my days feel very empty. He's like the younger brother I didn't know I wanted; in my heart he'll always have that designation… I lost my older brother a couple years ago unexpectedly as well, Nathan now has a permanent residence in my heart next to his, where I'll keep all the precious memories, his voice, smiles, and laughter, to visit in moments of need and moments of dreaming. He touched so many, my heart is broken for each and every one...

Kayle Knob

December 3, 2014

I will never forget going to Idlewild as kids and eating so much kettle corn we thought we'd burst and spinning your dad around on the rides until he thought he'd do the same. We'd climb the pear tree in your popop's yard and throw crab apples at eachother until someone cried. The late nights with the cousins laughing and talking about the crazy things we've done. Sneaking away camping to find a geocache and racing down the sand dunes at jockey's ridge. I miss you so so much. Not a day will go by that I won't miss you. I love you little brother. I'm blessed to have had you in my life.

December 3, 2014

Nathan: I consider myself blessed to have had you in my life as my cousin, but I always thought of you more as a little brother. You will be missed, but our memories of you will never fade. Love ya, bud.

Denise Davis

December 2, 2014

Nate, my 'other son,' I will greatly miss your contagious smile and the sound of you saying, "Hi, mom!" Only God knows why your life was cut so short, but those of us left behind all know how much you will be missed. Thank you for being such a good friend to my son.
~ 'Mom'

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