Kathryn M. Nichols

Kathryn "Kathy" J. (Mullenax) Nichols, 80, of Howland, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family and love. Born in Warren, Kathy was the daughter of the late Robert John Mullenax and Ann (Mazarek) Mullenax. Kathy was a proud graduate of Farmington High School. She dedicated 33 years of her life to Packard Electric, where her hard work and warm spirit touched many lives. Kathy was married to the love of her life, Harold "Nick" Nichols, for 38 wonderful years. Together, they built a home filled with laughter, care, and countless cherished memories. Above all, Kathy's greatest joy was her family. She adored family gatherings, holidays, and every moment spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her gentle heart, sharp wit, loving nature, and ability to make everyone feel special will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Kathy is survived by her sons Robert Nichols (Tania) of Geneva on the Lake, Ohio; and Christopher (Taissa) Nichols of Sarasota, Florida; with granddaughters Bethany (Thomas) Vasbinder of Clover, South Carolina; and Alexandra (Tim) Spence of Stow, Ohio; Natalia Nichols and Arianna Nichols of Sarasota, Florida; great grandchildren Parker Vasbinder and Colden Vasbinder of Clover, South Carolina, and Penelope Spence of Stow, Ohio. She is also survived by her loving sisters Linda Peltola of Cortland, Ohio and Nora (Larry) Sloan of New Braunfels, Texas. She is preceded in death by her brother Robert "Buck" Mullenax. A service will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11:00 am., at Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, followed by a procession to Sager Memorial Cemetery in Bristolville, Ohio. Kathy's warmth, devotion, and love for her family will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. The family requests that material contributions be made to the Warren Family Mission, 155 Tod Ave NW, Warren, Ohio 44485, in her memory.