Michael D. Nelson, 64, of North Fayette, formerly of Warren and Beaver, Pennsylvania, passed away from stage 4 metastatic cancer at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on August 12th, 2025.

He was born in California on February 25th, 1961, a son of the late Robert and Ramona Pabon Nelson. He is survived by his wife, Kristen Lee Helmick-Nelson, his daughters, Marissa and Kara Helmick-Nelson and his brother, Kimio Nelson.

Michael was a RSM Technician at Giant Eagle and a member of New Salem Presbyterian Church of Midland, where he served as a musical director. He was an actor, director, and musician for R-ACT Theater Productions of Rochester and a director and board member for the Pittsburgh New Works Festival. Michael was involved in many musical endeavors, performing as a keyboard player for StreetSide Saints Band, and as a musician, director and actor for countless other musical and theatrical productions. He was an alum of Edinboro University and member of the Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com

Memorial contributions in Michael’s name, may be made to New Salem Presbyterian Church, 348 Salem Church Road, Midland, PA 15059, R-ACT Theater Productions, 134 Brighton Avenue, Rochester, PA 15074 or Pittsburgh New Works Festival, 1225 Seitz Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15282.