Kristie Nickolay
May 27, 2015
Resided in:
Meadville, PA
MEADVILLE - Kristie Nickolay, 63, of Meadville, passed away, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at her residence. She was born on July 21, 1951; a daughter of the late Jack P. and Shirley Woodward Kightlinger.
Kristie worked as a nurse at Meadville Medical Center for over 25 years. She held several positions at the hospital from working the floor, to surgery where she was on the vascular team and was often requested for neurosurgery, as well as the emergency department. Kristie loved her job, and her colleagues became family. Kristie enjoyed growing plants, flowers and gardening. She enjoyed collecting antiques, pottery, drawing and painting, singing, and playing the guitar. Her true passion in life was serving others, she was always sure to put everyone first. More than anything in this world she loved being the "Oma" to her two beloved granddaughters, Kristie Marie and Kathleen Rae.
Survivors include, her son Carson Nickolay; two granddaughters, Kristie Marie and Kathleen Rae; two sisters, Kathleen McBride and her husband Joe; Rexanna McDaniel and her husband Jack; her three best friends, Linda, Lynnie and Jill; her former husband David Nickolay; many nieces and nephews; and of course her beloved family at Meadville Medical Center.
Friends and Family are invited to attend a memorial service on June 10 at 6 p.m. at Roofer-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., now known as Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Family, c/o, Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
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Please accept my sympathy and loving prayers. .I am so very sorry for your loss.I went to high school with Kristi…She was an awesome lady and had a wonderful voice…was our class “flower child”..She will be missed. .God’s blessing and support to you all
Fly high my dear sweet friend. Your work on earth is done. Thank you for being a part of my life, you truly were a blessing! I love you!
My deepest sympathy Carson and girls and to Kristie’s sisters and families. Sending prayers for comfort and strength at this difficult time.
May the good Lord hold you all in the palm of his hands.
My sincerest condolences to Kristi’s Family. She was a wonderful, sweet, and caring person. She always had a smile on her face, and a kind word to say whenever we met. I will miss seeing her as my “neighbor” on Kennedy St.
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was so proud of you and the girls. We spent many days with Kristi and her Mom and thought of them as part of the family. She will be greatly missed but is now in heaven watching over all.
Kristie was one of the sweetest, caring people I have ever met. Although I only had the pleasure to know her less than a year, we got along and joked with each other like we were old pals! She is one of kind and will be missed by many folks. My deepest sympathies to all friends and family. Justin
To all the family and and friends of Kristiie my deepest sorrow to you at this time of need God bless. Dennis Turby Trbovich
My family and I wish to offer our deepest sympathy during this time of deep sorrow! Kristie’s spirit imprints love that is an everlasting spark. She and I were childhood friends spending many, many hours romping in the woods behind her house, Neason Hill playground, and down Barton Road. All too soon, my childhood changed, then off to Jr. High and although a small school, we lost track of each other! One of my
fond memories of her, was her introducing me to a new rock group called the Beatles! She loved their music!
Thanks for all the good times Kristie! She truly was a blessing to me! 💕 May God Bless you all! Sincerely, Vicki, Les & Ken Griffin
my condolences to the family of kristie. she
was a great person to know and work with. always greated everyone with a smile a laugh and a hug. we will dearly miss this wonderful lady.
Rest in peace my dear friend. Till we meet again.You will always be in my heart ! Love you always
To Kristie’s family
I went to school with Kris -MASH Class of 1969 and just saying that she was a great person. I remember her being in “The Villagers” and how talented she was. Always smiling and so positive is how I will remember her.
Take care and God Bless. Love, Shirley Costa Callan
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Kristie. We, the Blanchard family, lived right down the street from the Kightlingers. Rexie and I were high school friends, I went to the same college as Cathy, and Kristie was in the same rock and roll band as my brother. I’ll always remember listening to her impassioned and beautiful singing at Conneaut Lake with the band. “Light My Fire” was one of the songs Kristie could rock out on.Her pure, deep alto voice was a joy to hear.
Those days are long past. But in my memory Kristie is still the rock singer who could really grab the crowd by the throat and howl out.
Reading of Kristie’s passing was like a punch to the gut. We were fellow members of the intrepid “class of ’69 gang” in the MMC OR and working closely with her for over twenty years was always a joyful experience. I have never known anyone as consistently cheerful as was Kristie. Her caring and enthusiasm were infectious and inspiring, despite the sometimes stressful and always challenging nature of our work in the OR and ER. Even after retirement took me out of the hospital environment, I could always count on a beaming smile and an enthusiastic greeting whenever our paths crossed. The world is a darker and less happy place without her. My sincere condolences go out to her family and loved ones.