Brian Nicklas

Brian Scott Nicklas, age 48, of Bellevue, formerly of Prospect, passed away December 17, 2024, from diabetes complications.

Born July 16,1976 in Butler; he is the son of Herbert and Jacqueline Roxbury Nicklas of Prospect.

Brian graduated in 1995 from Slippery Rock Area High School, where he was the Rocket Mascot for basketball games.

He was a third-generation carpenter following in the footsteps of his grandfather Gene Roxbury and his great grandfather.

Brian enjoyed working hard as a finishing carpenter in the Pittsburgh area.  He also enjoyed driving Uber in Pittsburgh where he enjoyed meeting and talking to people.  He always had interesting stories to share and some included a few celebrities.

In his younger years he enjoyed snow skiing, mountain biking, and bowling.

He was a member of The Mt Chestnut Presbyterian Church.

Brian enjoyed family gatherings, summer picnics, and Sunday dinners.  He could always be counted on for bringing the chicken and a big cookie.  He enjoyed going to car shows with his old dad.

He always enjoyed trips to Florida to visit his parents in the winter months, where he always got a kick out of driving the seniors on the pontoon boat.  He had hoped to retire there in the future.

Survived by his parents Herb and Jackie Nicklas of Prospect; maternal aunts Pamela Roxbury of Worthington, Karen (Marty) Hoover of Prospect, Connie (Bud) Sarver of Volant; maternal uncle Daniel Roxbury of Chesterland, OH; paternal aunt Bonnie Nicklas of Prospect; paternal uncle Terry (Nancy) Nicklas of Butler; and his cousins and their families Gena (Brad) Hinchberger, Zachary (Kristin) Sarver, Travis (Abby) Sarver, Grace Roxbury, and Jacob Roxbury.

He was preceded in death by his cousins Jarett Hoover and Larry Nicklas; his grandparents Gene and Audrey Roxbury, Aubrey and Betty Nicklas.  Brian will be laid to rest beside his grandparents, whom he loved dearly.

Fly high little fella til we see you again.

Friends will be received on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 3pm to 4pm at the Mt Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 W Old Rt 422, Butler; with the Celebration of Life Service at 4pm, with Rev. Connie Dunn, officiating.  Dinner will follow after the service in the fellowship hall and all are invited to attend.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Butler County Health Clinic, founded by Jean Purvis, 103 Bonnie Drive, Butler, PA 16001, or the Mt Chestnut Presbyterian Church, Deacons Fund.

Cremation services were provided by the Raisley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, pc., 387 Main Street.  To leave an online tribute go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com

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