SMETHPORT — Nancy Lee Reese Nick of Smethport died Monday (May 11, 2026) at Bradford Ecumenical Home, where she had been a resident for about a year.

Nancy was born June 7, 1938, in Wrights Corners to Richard and Pauline Baker Reese. Nancy and her siblings were raised in a large part by her grandmother and grandfather Baker, whom she loved dearly and who instilled in her and her sisters a strong moral compass and work ethic.

Nancy married Robert J. Nick on July 14, 1956, and they were married until his death on Oct. 31, 2015. Bob and Nancy shared their years together building a home for their seven children, 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. They loved to get together with friends and family, to go to their camp and to go camping, to host wonderful get-together, and travel to see family and new adventures.

Nancy was a homemaker and she cooked every day for her large family and unexpected guests. She also held many jobs throughout her life to help supplement the family income, including working in the school cafeteria and taking orders at Sears Catalog. Nancy loved gardening and was an avid reader. She was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Church Altar Rosary Society and was very committed to the Women’s Group through several activities to benefit the Church and her community. Nancy’s faith guided her to treat all others as equal, with a strong belief in helping others nearby or anywhere in the world where a need existed.

Nancy is survived by her children, five daughters, Patti A. Micale of St. Marys, Lynn M. Finlan of Colchester, Conn., Karen S. (Mitch) Scott of Smethport, Amy L. Nick of Smethport and Mary Beth (Tim) Holohan of Smethport, and two sons, Joseph L. (Terry) Nick of King of Prussia and Alan J. (Debbie) Nick of Port Allegany. Nancy is also survived by her loving and faithful sister, Linda A. Ness of Smethport; and two half-brothers, Richard (Nancy) Waterman and Robert (Wendy) Waterman. Nancy especially loved her grandchildren, Val, Charlie, Stephanie, Jayson, Danielle, Brittannie, Katie, Kelley, Jacob, Meghan, Randy, Brianna, Amelia, Abigail and Anna. Nancy also had many great-grandchildren and was their proud Nana. Nancy had a large extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins that she loved very much and was grateful for.

In addition to her husband, Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Beth Swartzfager and Mary (Midge) Bauman.

Nancy’s family would like to thank the nurses, aides and staff at the nursing home for the care and love that they provided to Nancy in her time of need.

There will be no visitation. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Church with the Rev. Joseph Dougherty, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hamlin Memorial Library, P.O. Box 422, Smethport, PA 16749.

Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.