Nicholas “Nick” Rantovich
Nicholas “Nick” Rantovich, 85, of 602 North Water St., Masontown, Pa., died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at 12:45 a.m., in Cloverdale Personal Care Home. He was born Dec. 13, 1917, in Leckrone, Pa., son of the late George and Sophia (Klipa) Rantovich.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Anna Petrovich, Stella Pontorero and Dora Pontorero.
He was a coal miner with Pontorero Coal Company of Masontown, Pa., and was a custodian at Albert Gallatin School District.
Nick was a member of Masontown Italo American Club, and the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church of Carmichaels, Pa.
He is survived by two sons, George Rantovich and wife, Sandy of Masontown, Pa., and Roger Rantovich and dear friend, Regina, both of Uniontown; a grandson, G. Scott and wife, Dedra Rantovich of McMurry, Pa.; two great-granddaughters, Kara and Kendall; a grandson, Ryan Rantovich of Masontown, Pa.; two brothers, Peter Rantovich of Masontown, Pa., and Marvin Rantovich of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a sister, Mildred Mickey of McClellandtown, Pa.
Friends will be received today from 3 to 9 p.m., in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, Masontown, Pa., and on Saturday, June 7, 2003, at 10:30 a.m., the hour of services in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Fr. Rodney Torbic officiating. Interment in St. Mary’s Orthodox Cemetery, Masontown, Pa. Donations may be made to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Box 91, Carmichaels, PA 15320. Pomen Service at 7 p.m., at the funeral home, today.