Obituaries
Patricia M. Nicklaus, 78
March 27, 2020
Patricia M. Nicklaus, 78, of Mountville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 27, 2020. A lifelong resident of the Lancaster area, she was born in Lancaster to the late Vincent and Margaret (Dantro) Klos. She was the second of 5 children, and grew up in the Cabbage Hill area, attending St. Josephs School and Lancaster Catholic High School. Patricia married her high school sweetheart, David Nicklaus in 1963 and together they lovingly shared 57 years of marriage, 2 wonderful children and 3 grandchildren.
Prior to her retirement, Patricia was employed at Verizon as a customer service agent. Previously, she worked as a telephone operator at Bell Telephone, Southwest Bell and AT&T totaling 35 years of service.
Patricia was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church where she was very involved volunteering with school, scouts, kitchen and community activities. She was a proud and active volunteer for Pioneers of America for over 25 years. During that time, she assisted in many community charity events where she was able to share her happy disposition and beautiful smile with so many working as a clown named “Buttons”; bringing smiles to countless children and nursing home residents. She was also very talented and enjoyed various crafts.
Patty and David loved to travel together visiting many warm locations in their retirement years. She enjoyed traveling and boating on the Chesapeake Bay with lifelong friends and family creating countless memories and instilling a love for the water in her children and grandchildren.
In addition to spending time with her family and friends, Patricia could always be found at her children and then grandchildren’s sporting events, from preschool thru Lancaster Catholic she rarely missed a game and was their biggest fan. Her children and grandchildren were the pride of her life.
But, perhaps, what Patricia was known best for, was her fabulous smile; from her dearest friends to a stranger on the street, her smile was always on display. Through her daily example she taught us how to have an unyielding positive outlook, a zest for living and, even throughout her prolonged illness, never had a single complaint, that beautiful smile always won out.
Patricia’s family would like to especially thank the staff of Pinnacle Health Women’s Cancer Center, Amedisys Home Health, and Hospice and Community Care for the all kind, skilled and compassionate care and personal touches she received from you.
In addition to her husband David, Patricia is survived by her children: Jennifer Nicklaus Libonati, wife of Lawrence of Columbia and Jeffrey Nicklaus, husband of Suzanne of Manheim; her grandchildren: Alayna, Michael and Andrew Nicklaus, her siblings: Karen Mearkle, wife of Gerald of Manheim, Dennis Klos, husband of Diane of Lancaster, Delores Morrison, wife of Charles of Ohio and her brother in law, Patrick Duffy of Lancaster, as well as many dearly loved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Magdalene “Snookie” Duffy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a future date to be announced at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Lancaster, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Patricia to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601 or The American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Condolences to the Family
April 07, 2020
Dave and Family,
I was sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. From one Cabbage Hill girl to another, I will miss you.
Shirley Shimp
April 07, 2020
Dave, Jeff & Jen:
I was very sorry to learn of Pat’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I hope that the love and support of family and friends will help you through this time. Take care.
John Curtin
April 07, 2020
Jen, my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Fran and Steve Haldeman
April 06, 2020
Dear Jennifer, my prayers are with you and all the friends and family of your mother. I can tell by your mom’s beautiful face and smile that she shared her joy and love with others. What a great legacy to leave. May God bless and comfort all who knew your mom. I know she will definitely be watching over all of you. Take care. Wizzy
April 06, 2020
To the Nicklaus family and anyone whose life was touched by Patricia,
We send you our deepest condelences to all of you during this time. We are keeping you in our thoughts and are sending you lots of love.
Kenny Myers, Suzanne Myers and everyone at Kegel’s Produce
April 05, 2020
To Deloris and the Nicklaus family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I never knew Patty, but I know she was a wonderful person. Since I can’t go to church to light a candle for Patty, she will most definitely be in my prayers.
Fran Lombardo Spangler
April 05, 2020
So sorry for your loss. She sounds like a person I would have loved.
Deborah Marko
April 05, 2020
I will miss her warm hugs and smiles. I love you Pat! Your in my heart forever!
Susan Chasser
April 05, 2020
To all of you my heart and tears go out to you. I know to well Jennifer and Jeff how hard it is to loose a mother. She will always be in your heart and your lives forever. Now she asks you to continue her life here on earth through example and teaching the rest of family and friends of Her precious love!!
I smile just thinking about all those times I spent with you all enjoying life!! Boy did she enjoy life. 🙂 My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave I can’t imagine how your heart is broken. Thank you for loving her so much and sharing that beautiful blessed union. You both showed what marriage blessed under God truly meant. Thank you.
My love and prayers to each of you.
Donna Williams
April 05, 2020
David, Jeff and Jenn, my thoughts are with you. Pat was a fun lady that always brought a smile to my face.
DAVID BRAZINA
April 05, 2020
Dave, I am so sorry to hear of Patty’s passing from this life. I hope that knowing her good life on earth is being rewarded now with God consoles you. To Karen, Dennis and Pat, I hope that you can share your grief of your sister’s/ sister’s-in-law passing in some way in this maddening time. God bless all of you.
Steve Senkowski
April 05, 2020
Dave, please accept condolences from an old Armstrong friend. Keep your spirits up.
Bob Reed
April 05, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss. Pat was such a fun person and she will be missed.
Rose Derr
April 05, 2020
We would like to express our deepest condolences to the Nicklaus family on the passing of Patricia. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Patricia was a woderful person from a wonderful family. May God bless you and your family in this time of healing and celebration of the life of Patricia.
Joe and Paul Elslager