Robert J. Nanius, 87, of Herrick Twp., died Saturday January 25th at the Forest City Nursing Center.

Born in Browndale, son of the late Anthony and Anna Poska Nanius, he was a graduate of Pleasant Mount High School.  He was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  Prior to retirement, he was a beef and dairy farmer; he also worked for the Herrick Township Maintenance Department.

Surviving are 9 nephews: David Nanius; Mark Nanius; Glen Nanius; Michael Gabris; William Gabris; Robert Gabris; Timothy Gabris; Craig Nanius; and Carmen Tedesco.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Thomas, Donald, and Vincent Gabris; and a sister: Helen Tedesco.

As per his request, no services were held.  Arrangements by the Jones & Brennan Funeral Home, 430 Main Street, Forest City.