Isabelle V. Nardelli

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Aveni) Nardelli. She enjoyed living the last 50 years in Pittsburgh.

She is survived by her two brothers, James (Bonnie) Nardelli and Mark (Teri) Nardelli; and four nieces and nephews: Nicholas, Nathaniel (Brittany), Natalie (Matt) Yahner and Alex (Jackie).

She was preceded in death by several aunts (her mother Margaret’s sisters) of whom she was deeply fond: Gina Romani, Toni DiFlaviano, Helen McCulley and Adeline Raynor.

Isabelle was a 1964 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School and later graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She started her career decorating display windows for Gable’s Department Store, Altoona, and then Gimbels in Pittsburgh. She was a major contributor to Egypt Hall and Native American Hall at Carnegie Museum and has her name shown even today as a key contributor to these exhibits, one of only a few.

Isabelle never married or had children of her own, but her nieces and nephews were the greatest blessings in her life. They will all miss her dearly.

Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. today, June 15, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, with committal at Calvary Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at santellafuneralhome.com.