Susan L. Nicklaus

Susan L. Nicklaus obituary, Altoona, PA

Susan L. Nicklaus

Susan Nicklaus Obituary

Visit the Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc. - Altoona website to view the full obituary.

Susan L. Nicklaus, 63, Flinton, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 20, 1961, Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, daughter of Andrew and Anne (Middlecamp) Sedor. Preceded in death by her father, Andrew Sedor. Survived by her mother, Anne Sedor; long-time companion and partner, Carlos Feliciano; children, Dawn Kennedy and Stephanie Ballinger; grandchildren, Ciera Bonilla, Brian Hines, Kyle Lynch and Liam Kennedy; sister, Karen Cragg; brother, Andy Sedor; niece, Lindsay Secrist; nephews, Mike and Chris Habeck; and her beloved dog, Ellie. Susan worked for Blair Image Elements. She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed house projects. At her request, there will be no viewing. A celebration of her life will be held in New Jersey at a later date to be announced. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Dr., Altoona, PA 16602. Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.

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Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc. - Altoona

118 Rosehill Cemetery Dr, Altoona, PA 16601

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