Port Allegany - Cody Jonathan James Saltsman, 34, of Gretna, VA, passed away Saturday (June 27, 2026) at his residence in Gretna.

He was born October 17, 1991 in Coudersport, PA, the son of Jason Saltsman and Malinda "Mindy" (Barr) Hults.

Cody was a graduate of Port Allegany High School Class of 2011 and was employed at Strata Clean Energy of Virginia.

Cody had a special bond with his nephew, Nash Tanner.

He is survived by:

His mother and dad: Malinda “Mindy” and Gary “Burl” Hults of Summerton, SC

His father: Jason Saltsman

His stepmother: Colleen Saulter

Two daughters: Jennavicia Smith and Avianna Saltsman

One brother: Jason Saltsman, Jr.

Three sisters: Makayla (Mac) Tanner, Jenah Hults, and Ailaina Saltsman

maternal grandmother: Joyce Barr

paternal grandparents: Rhonda & Mark Hepfer

and many special aunts, uncles and cousins

Cody was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Barr, and paternal grandparents: John Saltsman, Patricia Thompson and Gary Hults, as well as his aunt, Tina Barr.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 25 at 2pm from the Port Allegany Veterans Memorial Home, 4743 Rt. 155, Port Allegany, PA 16743.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Teachers Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.