Nicholas J. Kanyan, 86, of Black Lick, died October 27, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late John M. and Anette (Kirvonic) Kanyan and was born May 22, 1935 in Coral, Pennsylvania.  

Nicholas was the owner of Kanyan Novelty Shop until his retirement in 2012.  He was a United States Army Veteran and attended Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, in Homer City.

He is survived by his special friends who cared for him, Evelyn and David Blystone of Blairsville.  He is also survived by his friends and members of his extended family. 

The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 AM Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, Homer City, with a Panachida Service to be held at at 11 AM at the funeral home.  Interment to follow in the Oakland Cemetery.