Obituary of Dolores Nicol

Dolores J. “Dol” (Lorenz) Nicol, 84, of Titusville passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh.

Dol was born in East Brady, PA on June 1, 1935. She was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (McClaine) Lorenz.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Rich, in January and a sister, Agnes, who died in infancy.

Dolores is survived by her children, Mark (Tammy) Nicol of Titusville, Jennifer (Doug) Nesselhauf of Fairview, Jason (Shannon) Nicol of Titusville; her 9 wonderful grandchildren, Matt, Tyler, Mason and Taylor Nicol, Allyson and Doug Nesselhauf, Dustin Knapp, Destiny and Xaviera Nicol; sisters Mary (Dave) Mellish of Pitman, NJ, Mil (Sam) Patsy of Sykesville, MD; a brother, John (his late wife Pat) Lorenz of Butler; a sister-in-law, Estelle (Skip) Smith of Sadorus, IL; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Mary Gustafson and Roxie Pezzuti.

Dolores enjoyed walks at Drake Well, tending to her houseplants, gardening, spending time with family, especially at camp, and beating her opponents in Yahtzee and Scrabble. She was a fantastic cook and baker, well-known for her homemade bread, Thanksgiving stuffing, linguine salad and the best ever chocolate chip cookies. She had a caring heart and took care of her husband for many years preceding his death.

A private memorial service will be conducted at St. Titus Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Titus Church, 513 W. Main St., Titusville, PA 16354.