Dianne Jean Nichols

Dianne Jean Nichols obituary

Dianne Jean Nichols

Dianne Nichols Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Johnson Funeral Home on Mar. 18, 2026.
Dianne Jean Nichols was the firstborn child of Robert M. Nichols and Margaret Julia Lightner. She was born on October 13, 1951 in Painesville, Ohio and graduated in 1969 from Riverside High School. Dianne died early in the morning on March 17, 2026 after a 3 month illness.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Nichols; paternal grandparents, Archie and Harriet Nichols and maternal grandparents Mike and Anna (nee: Nagy) Lightner

Dianne is survived by her mother, Margaret Nichols; siblings, Richard (Robin) Nichols and Marilyn (Lee) Trumbull. There are also 3 nephews and 3 great nieces as well as numerous cousins.

There will be no public service.

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