Nelson W. Waltz, 29, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

He was the husband of Alisha M. Wickersham Waltz, with whom he was married on September 25, 2008. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Cynthia L. Martin Wise of Lancaster, and the late Nelson L. Waltz, Jr.

Nelson had worked as a cook for many years at The House of Pasta on Millersville Pike.

In addition to his wife and mother, Nelson is survived by his son, Nelson L. Waltz, his three siblings: Shane Zorger of Lancaster, Amanda Stoltzfus of Manheim, and Ryan Waltz of Lancaster; his maternal grandmother Esther Martin of Lancaster and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 from 4-6PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with a time of sharing to follow at 6PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Nelson's memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send an online condolence, please visit:SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100