Robert C. Nilon Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert C. Nilon of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Nilon and Helen Nilon (Bayer); his sisters, Marguerite Crawford and Helen Claire Folek; and his nephew P. J. Crawford.
He is survived by: his wife MaryEllen Nilon (Mengeringhausen); his brother William Nilon (Mary Ann); his children, Wendy Anderson (Sinnott), Daniel Nilon (Hope) of Hughestown and Timothy Nilon (Chelsea) of Sewell, NJ; and his grandchildren, Kaelyn, Ella, Shayley Anderson, Mila, Austin and Bryce Nilon. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Saint Nicholas Church (226 S Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Nicholas-St. Mary's Parish (226 S Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701). An entombment was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM at the St. Mary's Cemetery.
