Dec 16, 2021

Erica Beth Wilkes, 40, of Nutter Fort, W.Va., passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Allegheny General Hospital, from complications of a recent organ transplant.

She was born in Fort Bragg, N.C., on June 13, 1981, a daughter of Paulette D. Kelley Lucyk, along with her stepfather, Michael who survive in Nineveh.

Also surviving are her fiance, Christopher G. Strogen, of Nutter Fort; one sister, Kelly Gaskins and her husband Ronnie, of Bridgeport; one niece, Kyndra Gaskins, of Bridgeport; her grandmother, Arlene Kelley, of Nineveh; her uncle, Patrick Kelley, Jr., of St. Clairsville, Ohio; and her aunt and uncle, Kathy and Brian Kittel, of Jacksonville, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Patrick F. Kelley, Sr.; and uncle, Mark Kelley.

Erica was a 1999 graduate of Waynesburg Central High School. She obtained her Associates degree in nursing from CCAC, and her Bachelor’s degree in biology, from California University of Pennsylvania. She was a dedicated nurse who previously worked at United Hospital Center, and currently worked at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center.

Erica had a great, dry, sarcastic sense of humor. She loved to travel, and was an avid reader and movie buff. She also enjoyed trivia, history, and attending concerts.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021, where funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., with Reverend Larry Douglas officiating.

In keeping with her wishes, Erica will be cremated following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.