Obituary of Nancy Van Pelt

AIKEN, SC –Mrs. Nancy Joan Glace Van Pelt, 91 years young entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 4, 2024.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she lived in Pittsburgh, Lawrenceville, NJ and later moved to Aiken, S.C. She worked for Ketchum, McCloud & Grove an advertising agency in Pittsburgh for 4 years and for Valentine’s in Lawrenceville, NJ, a furniture and design business for 13 years.

Daughter of Clement Hortanac and Madelyn Johana Glace Kanasko. Proceeded in death by her parents and son William Clark and husband William Herrmann. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Lisa (Noble) Van Pelt- Diller and Meredith Van Pelt Of Aiken, SC and grandsons Maxwell Van Pelt Diller (Maggie Martin) Of Phoenix, AZ and Bennett Van Pelt Diller Of San Diego, CA. Also, survived by sister, Jean Dunn Of Ashland, OH.

She attended Robert Morris Business College in Pittsburgh, PA and had a lifetime interest in fashion, art, and classical music. She was a member of the Aiken Symphony Orchestra Guild, as well as a member of the Women Of Woodside. She was a passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team. She filled her days reading books and the New York Times while enjoying her loving family and friends. She was a social, elegant butterfly who was and always will be unforgettable.

A Celebration of Life for both Nancy and William will be held Friday, May 24, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., at The Constantine House, 3406 Richland Ave., W, Aiken, SC 29801.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Friends of Aiken Symphony (friendsofaikensymphony.org/) and The Aiken Center for the Arts (aikencenterforthearts.org/).

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com