George A. Nicikowski, age 58, of Leech Rd., Hempfield Twp., passed away Tuesday morning, May 23, 2017 in his residence after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. 

He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 15, 1958 to Frank and Jean (Taylor) Nicikowski.  He was a graduate of Northwestern High School in Detroit, served in the U.S. Navy from 1977-1981 and for the past thirteen years, he had been employed in production at Jamestown Paint Company. 

George also worked in sales on Saturday's at Scott Furniture in there Hermitage and Greenville stores.  He had previously been employed as a Electrical Foreman at the former Trinity Industries.  George enjoyed target shooting, trips to the casino, sitting on his porch with his wife after work drinking coffee and reading the newspaper, and most of all, attending and supporting his children's activities. 

On June 8, 1987, he married the former Kathleen I. Recinella, she survives.  Also surviving is a daughter, Angela M. Nicikowski, two sons, Joseph W. Nicikowski and Paul A. Nicikowski, all at home, a sister, Susie Martin of Tennessee and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joseph and William Nicikowski.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.