Ellen Colleen (Dillinger) Nicholson, 64, Lake Jackson, Texas passed away April 2, 2025, at home.  Born August 28, 1960, in Mount Pleasant, PA, the daughter of the late Harry E. and Mary Frances (Covey) Dillinger.

Survived by husband Robin Heathcock, Lake Jackson, TX; children Jennifer S. Reckner, New Florence; John A. Hays, Lancaster; Eric D. Hays and wife Nicole, West Finley; Seth D. Nicholson, Greensburg; stepchildren Kara Kanak and husband Frank, Irwin; and Tylor Heathcock and wife Cameron, Connelsville.  Grandchildren, Shaina Lynch, Novalee Morrison, Audrey Reckner, Lacey Rains, Gaige Hays, Journey Hays, Lillian Hays, Jacob Hays, and Logan Kanak, Bristol Heathcock and Gavin Heathcock, along with 8 great-grandchildren.  Also, brothers Henry Dillinger.

The most important thing to Ellen was family and being able to spend time with them.  She also enjoyed going to the beach, playing board games, riding horses, visiting atriums, and planting and taking care of flowers.

Friends received from 3 pm till time of service 7 pm April 16, 2025, at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, 139 Ligonier St., New Florence, PA 15944.