Kurt D. Kightlinger

Kurt D. Kightlinger, age 59, of Aliquippa, PA and formerly of Conneaut Lake, passed away Saturday evening January 3, 2026, in Heritage Valley Health System, Sewickley, PA following a sudden illness.

He was born in Meadville on May 6, 1966, a son of Paul D. Kightlinger and Sharon (Driesbach) Stang.

He was employed as a general manager at K & K Gourmet Meats Inc.

He is survived by his sister, Paula O’Brien and her husband Joe of Meadville; two nieces, Malerie Williams of Greenville, Morgan Fowler of Meadville; a special friend, Emily; four great nephews and three great nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation was chosen and there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC 12422 CONNEAUT LAKE RD. CONNEAUT LAKE.

Memories and condolences may be shared at rosefh.com