Nelson Ralph Maniscalco, 71, of Slatington, died peacefully, April 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family in his home.

He and his wife, Kimberly Anne (Parquette) Maniscalco, were married 33 years.

Born June 11, 1949, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Nelson Maniscalco Sr. and Michalina (Cairo) Maniscalco.

He was an internationally recognized artist and sculptor, as well as a professor of art at Cedar Crest College for 47 years.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by children Dr. Nelson Daniel Maniscalco and Michael Anthony Maniscalco, both of Baltimore, Md., Catharine Anne Maniscalco of Allentown; sisters Patricia Maniscalco of Seaville, N.J., and Michele Maniscalco of Boston, Mass.

A memorial art exhibition will be held in spring 2022. There will be no public calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.