Nicklas

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

Born July 16, 1976, in Butler, he was 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 for 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 Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church.

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

He 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.

He is survived by his parents, Herb and Jackie Nicklas of Prospect; maternal aunts, Pamela Roxbury of Worthington, Karen (Marty) Hoover of Prospect and Connie (Bud) Sarver of Volant; maternal uncle, Daniel Roxbury of Chesterland, Ohio; 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; and his grandparents, Gene and Audrey Roxbury and Aubrey and Betty Nicklas. Brian will be laid to rest beside his grandparents, whom he loved dearly.

Fly high, little fella, till we see you again.

NICKLAS — Friends of Brian Scott Nicklas, who died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, will be received from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 W. Old Route 422, Butler. A celebration of life service will be at 4 p.m., with the Rev. Connie Dunn officiating. Dinner will follow 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 Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, Deacons Fund.

Cremation services were provided by RAISLEY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 387 Main St., Prospect.

To leave an online tribute go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.