Nigel Walsh Obituary

Nigel Prexta Walsh, 41, of McKeesport, passed away at home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born September 20, 1978 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Martella Walsh (ne Povlick) and her husband, Robert, also of McKeesport. He was a member of the Bethlehem Alliance Church in Bethlehem, WV. He was a fourth-grade elementary school teacher, having graduated from Phoenix University, Summa Cum Laude. He also was an engineer, once working for CEC in Pittsburgh. He had an associate degree in engineering from Belmont College in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Nigel loved fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He also enjoyed building aquariums and collecting and caring for fishes. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved children: Nigel Austin Walsh, Cody Bernard Walsh, and Natasha Rose Walsh, all of Wheeling, WV. Nigel was a doting and caring Father. He is also survived by two uncles, Timothy (Lois) Povlick and Thomas (Nancy Amano) Povlick, all of Ivans, Utah. Also surviving is a cousin, Brent (Kelly Noll) Povlick of South Park. Deceased is his uncle, Peter Povlick, formerly of Upper St. Clair, and his grandparents, Peter and Helen H. Povlick formerly of Washington. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 20 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 715 Lincoln Hwy, North Versailles at 4:00 pm . Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director.