Tyler Hoptak

Tyler J. Hoptak, 41, of Johnstown, PA passed away Thursday, April 23rd, at home.

Born in West Reading, PA on March 21, 1985, he was a son of Cheryl A. (Kull) Kelly, of Pottsville and the late James A. Hoptak, Jr.

Tyler is also preceded in death by his step-father, John J. “Jack” Kelly, Jr., maternal grandparents, Melvin & Mary Kull, paternal grandfather, James A. Hoptak, Sr., and several other family members.

He was a 2003 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, where he participated in the PAHS marching band where he enjoyed playing trumpet and being with his friends at football games and special events.

Tyler attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania for nursing. He was previously employed by Providence Place, Pottsville.

He enjoyed the simple things in life - taking walks, nature, riding his bike, and loving his cats and his dog Kodiak. His smile and his sensitive spirit will be missed by all.

He was a former member of the Salvation Army Pottsville Corps. In addition to his mother, Tyler is also survived by two siblings: Phillip Hoptak, Pottsville, & Ashley, wife of Karlton Gantt, Jacksonville, FL, paternal grandmother, Catherine “Kitty” Hoptak, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, his longtime dear friend and confidant, Scott Hunt, Johnstown, and two beloved cats, Salvation and Hades.

Details for an upcoming memorial service will be announced upon completion of arrangements.

Tyler’s family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to Humane Society of Cambria County, 743 Galleria Drive Ext., Johnstown, PA 15904.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven has been entrusted with arrangements.