We are sad to announce that on January 3, 2022, at the age of 40, Ardan L. O'Brien of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, born in Manns Choice, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ardan L. O'Brien to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his sister Melody; and his grandparents, William Clyde, Elsie Catherine Gardner, Alonzo Lee and Theah Alice O'Brien.

He is survived by: his parents, Daniel Lee and Mary Jane O'Brien (Gardner); his wife Tara O'Brien (Remaley); his sister Caitlin Vasquez-Brien (Donna); his brother-in-law Todd Remaley (Allison); and his parents-in-law, Steven and Karen Remaley (Higgins). He is also survived by his nieces and nephew, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and a wonderful cadre of friends.

Contributions may be made to the children's college funds, made payable to Tara O'Brien, and sent c/o the Funeral Home.

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Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home

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January 7, 2022

Dee Harvan lit a candle

“Your voice will forever echo in my heart! I didn't know you long, but membership of the Bach and Handel Chorale has given me lasting friendships! You will always be in my prayers, as well as your wife Tara & your children! I pray that God will take care of your soul my friend! You have touched my heart forever!”

January 6, 2022

Jon & Ashley Martin lit a candle

“In loving memory of Ardan L. O'Brien, With deepest sympathies.”

January 6, 2022

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“Ardan O’Brien was one of the most warm-hearted and joyous men I’ve ever met. On your darkest day, his bright disposition could make you laugh so hard your stomach would hurt. He had such an expansive positive impact on every life he touched. I’m so grateful I got the chance to know him, he has helped shape me as a person and I will never forget him. Sending condolences to his family, your husband and father was a wonderful man and so many are blessed to have known him.”

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January 8, 2022

aiyana lynch wrote a sympathy message

“I will never forget when Mr. O’Brien first came to Elon Elementary to be our music teacher, I was only a second grader (I am now 21). He never failed to put a smile on anyones face & always went above & beyond for his students. I remember when I was in second grade & he burned a CD of “Go tell it on the mountain” for me to sing in church that year. He will be so missed dearly, but never forgotten❤️”

January 6, 2022

natalie peeples wrote a sympathy message

“Mr O’Brien was my music teacher throughout elementary school at Elon Elementary and made such a huge impact on my life. He was such a positive face every day. He filled his student’s hearts with love and happiness and hope. Although I haven’t seen him in years, he still holds a huge role in my life and in our community here in Elon. He was such an incredible person and we were all so blessed to know him. I’m so grateful for his impact on my life. He taught me how to love life and love others.”

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