Nancy J. Tiger, 94, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family on April 30, 2021. One of three
children, Nancy was born to the late Samuel George and Esther (Adams) McCullough on April 21, 1927 in West
Middlesex, Pennsylvania. She was proud of the family from whom she came and could trace her heritage back to the
American Revolution, making her a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
On September 30, 1949 Nancy married the love of her life, Dennis David Tiger. During their forty-four years of
marriage, they had four children. Nancy supported her family as a teacher of junior high Home Economics for twenty
years and also taught Home Economics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for five years, eventually retiring in 1985
but continuing to work part-time into her 80s. She was a strong woman who pushed the boundaries for women in the
workplace and at college. She attended Indiana State Teachers College in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Dennis and Nancy always enjoyed their time together, especially traveling around the world to countries including
Germany, Ireland and Italy. Nancy also visited forty-nine states, only missing travel to Hawaii. While at home, she
enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafts and being with her family. Her grandbabies and great-grandbabies, however, were the
true light of her eyes. She often made Halloween costumes for her grandchildren and attended their sporting events
and other activities, never missing a chance to show how much she loved her family.
Nancy knew the love of the Lord and worshipped at the North Manchester United Methodist Church where she was a
member. She was also a member of the North Manchester Historical Society, life member of Indiana County Historical
Society in Pennsylvania, Past Royal Matron of Amaranth and Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Nancy
enjoyed participating in these groups in part because doing so gave her the opportunity to meet new people to whom
she enjoyed talking.
The loving memory of Nancy J. Tiger will be forever cherished by her son, Paul David (Kimberle) Tiger, River Falls,
Wisconsin; daughters, Deborah (Jerry) Elliott, Longview, Texas, Melissa (Robert) Laney, Havelock, North Carolina, and
Cheryl (Brian) Budnik, North Manchester, Indiana; brother, Robert (Marlene) McCullough, Berea, Kentucky; sister,
Harriett Fahnert, Sebring, Ohio; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Nancy was preceded in death by her
parents, Samuel and Esther McCullough; husband, Dennis Tiger; and brother-in-law, Curtis Fahnert.
Family and friends may call Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road
114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor Larry Ray
and Rev. Steve Bahrt officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, 845 Rose Street, Indiana, Pennsylvania on
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Nancy J. Tiger, memorial contributions may be made to Daniel’s Place,
113 West Main Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or Riley’s Children’s Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street,
Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.
The family of Nancy J. Tiger has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com