Dr. Nick C. Kravitch, 77, passed away on December 26th, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Nicholas and Eleanor Kravitch. He is survived by his devoted wife Margo. He was affectionately known as Dr. Nick.

In 1965, at the age of eighteen, while honing his skills as a Master Machinist, Dr. Nick launched Kravitch Machine Company. Over the next twenty years while growing his machine shop business, he attended Geneva College and the University of Pittsburgh where he earned multiple engineering degrees. He went on to obtain a Masters and Doctorate in Metallurgy from Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Nick grew his company into a manufacturer of tools which services the Gas and Water Utility Industries. He obtained renown in the Utility Industry for tool design and manufacture. This was to include innovative tooling for which he obtained multiple patents. He had a passion for his work which he did through the end of his life. He was a prolific reader with excellent comprehension and retention. He had a true command of historical facts and knowledge. His priority each year was reading the Bible through which he did over thirty-five times. He helped to establish Bible Churches. He was a generous man whole life demonstrated Christian love and integrity.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30th from 1-6 p.m. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where a Christian Burial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31st. Pastor Robert Kern will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Light of Life Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 645427, Pittsburgh, PA 15264 or The Gospel Hour, P.O. Box 2024, Greenville, SC 29602.