Nicholas “Nick” L. Genova, 75, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, September, 25th, 2026 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township.
Nick was born on March 19th, 1951 in Ellwood City to the late Frank J. and Laura (Lagana) Genova. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969 and from Slippery Rock University in 1973 with a Bachelors Degree in Education. In 2003 he earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Geneva College. Nick started his career working for Calgon ( later known as Nalco then Echo Lab) as a Lab Technician, then Supervisor, and later as the Human Resources Manager. He was well liked and respected by his many co-workers. Nick also taught Human Resource classes at Geneva College and BC3, and was a Real Estate Agent with Howard Hanna. He is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, Sons of Italy #608, and Air Fitness. Presently he was serving on the All Aboard Ellwood and Ellwood City Hospital committees. Nick is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and enjoyed all sports. The greatest joy in his life was his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Lauren and Ryan Blatchford of Franklin Township, son Josh Genova of Ellwood City, grandchildren Samuel, Annamarie, and Darian Blatchford, and Joseph Nicholas Genova, great-grandson Walker Hyde, sister-in-law Karen Genova of Butler, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Nick in death where his parents and his brother Joseph Genova.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 at Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church at 10:00 am with Father Jim Wehner officiating. Interment will be at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Nick’s name may be made to: All Aboard Ellwood, 806 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood City, Pa 16117.
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I worked with Nick for 11 years and he was great to work with. He always made you feel comfortable when you had a problem you needed to discuss. My deepest sympathy to his family . Rest in peace Nick.🙏🏻
Nick was a nice man and neighbor. He will be missed
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of my cousin Nick’s passing. He was a wonderful cousin. I had many great times growing up living near him. Ii especially loved playing basketball at the park with him and his brother Joe and many of Nick and Joe’s friends. I pray his family will always keep the memorable times they shared close to their hearts. I send my love to Lauren, Josh, and their families. 🙏❤️
I didn’t know Nick well. I meet him at the Jim. We talk about things like him helping to get the building built where the old vfw was. About sports. He was a stand up guy. He inspired me on how hard he worked out. I am glad I got to know him. I am so sorry for your loss.
Working with Nick for over 26 years at the Ellwood City Plant was a privilege indeed.. He was loyal, trustworthy, had a high intelligence quotient, and had a sharp business acumen.
He was always sensitive to the needs of the employees. And therefore commanded respect from virtually all who encountered him.
May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ have his hand upon Nick as he is welcomed into His kingdom.
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