Nicci "Nic" R. McFadden

Nicci R. “Nic” McFadden, Uniontown, Pa.

     Nicci R. “Nic” McFadden passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 in WVU Uniontown Hospital.

     He was born January 12, 1953 in Uniontown, Pa.

     Preceding him in death were his loving parents, Richard and Esther McFadden.

     Nic was a graduate of Fairchance-Georges High School and WVU with degrees as Physician Assistant and Radiologic Technologist.

     Nic was employed as a Radiologic Technologist at Connellsville State General Hospital for 10 years, then Physician Assistant and Surgical Assistant in the Cardiothoracic Unit at Mon General Hospital as well as the Neurosurgery Department at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. for over 30 years. He dedicated his life to helping others and brought a smile to all who knew him.

     Nic also taught a few semesters at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pa.

     He was a “Distinguished Fellow” of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

     Nic was an accomplished guitarist and enjoyed playing with various bands. He developed many lasting friendships in the guitar world.

     Nic is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Virginia “Ginny” Marcinko McFadden. Also surviving are his special aunt and uncle, Tom and Shirley Ondrejko of Washington, Pa.; special cousins, Tom (Sally) Ondrejko of Upper St. Clair, Pa., Sheryl Ondrejko of Cannonsburg, Pa., Tony (Carla) Ondrejko of Peters Twp., Pa., Chris (Liz) Ondrejko of Washington, Pa., Steve (Susan)Ondrejko of Scenery Hill, Pa. and Susan Preamble of Uniontown, Pa. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Arlene (Jerry) Peterson of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters-in-law, Angie Schimansky of Fairchance, Pa. and Nancy (Wally) Zwijac, Las Vegas, Nevada and brothers-in-law, Tom (Cynthia) Marcinko of Arizona, Larry Marcinko of Georgia, Mike Marcinko of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Pat Marcinko of Wisconsin. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

     He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Uniontown.

     A special thank you to the staff at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and the WVU Uniontown Hospital ER and ICU staff. And a special thank you to Pastor Jim Engel for his spiritual guidance.

     Viewing is private for family, but friends are welcome to attend the funeral service at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, Pa. 15401 on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Engel officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, Pa.

     Nic will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and special dogs, Duncan and Ziggy. He was kind, smart, funny, and a blessing to his family and patients.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

     Arrangements under the direction of the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home.

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