John Nelson

John Alexander “Zigger” Nelson, 94, of Marianna, died Wednesday afternoon, February 5, 2020 at 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; one great-great-grandson; a brother, Robert Nelson; a sister, Dorothy Giacomantonio and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased is a grandson, Philip Nelson; 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.

Memorial contributions may be made to Anova Hospice, 875 Greentree Road, 2 Parkway Center Dr. S., Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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Arrangements in care of the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255.

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