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Norman Nichols Obituary
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late William A. Nichols and Marion Newman Nichols Dunlap. He was a graduate of Clarks Summit High School and was of the Protestant faith.
Norman was co-owner and vice president of the Inn at Nichols Village for most of his life, where he worked tirelessly for the family business begun by his father and mother in 1948. His children will always remember him for his unending love, his strong work ethic and enjoyment of life. Norman was a finish carpenter who made beautiful solid wood furniture for all his family members.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ann and her children, Greg, Jessica, Michael and Allison Kondrat; five children with his former wife, Mary Doud Cristiano, deceased; Carol J. Breeze and her husband, Jay, Tallahassee, Fla.; Mary N. McLane and her husband, Robert, Colchester, Vt.; Ruth A. Bradley and her husband, Robert, Windsor, Mass.; Peter A. Nichols and his wife, Cindy, Lee, Mass.; Judith L. Stoklosa and her husband, John, Dalton, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; a stepgranddaughter; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Natalie Hannum, Dunkirk, N.Y.; and a brother, George A. Nichols, Pine Grove, Del. He is also survived by his former wife, Lynn Nichols of Waverly; and stepchildren, Tripp (who has been a constant source of strength and compassion), Katie, Amy and Joel Broadbent; also many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Norm.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Waters; and a grandson, Christopher Breeze.
The family would like to thank the staff at Abington Manor, especially Sue, for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Norman during his illness.
A funeral service will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, Pa. Interment will be private in Clarks Green Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 until the time of the service at the funeral home. For directions or to send an online condolence visit the funeral home website.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Nichols
March 29, 2015
To Peter and family. So sorry for the loss of your dad.
I hope you are doing well . Wonderful working for your family. You are the best . Great knowing you .
Ryah Lady
Linda B
March 21, 2015
REAL SORRY TO HEAR OF NORM'S PASSING. HE WAS AS FUNNY AS THEY CAME, GREAT PERSONALITY AND A GOOD FRIEND.
JOSEPH (JO JO) ARCURE
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY PA
ken & donna mitchell
March 20, 2015
so sorry to hear of norm's passing. he will be missed. we had a lot of laughs
Gifford Holt
March 20, 2015
I am so sorry to learn of Norman's death. I am sure you won't know who I am, but we lived across the street from the Nichols at 311 Highland Ave. My brothers and I grew up with the Nichols children and remember Norman gave me a driving lesson once in an old Nash. I remember his yellow Studabaker pick up truck. Went to school with Natalie and have many warm memories of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know I have rambled on and these memories are from the 40's but the Nichols made an impression on all the Holts. Hi to Natalie, I hope you remember me.
March 20, 2015
Very sorry to learn of Uncle Norman's passing. My thoughts and prayers go to
his entire family and friends. He was
my Uncle when married to Jane Cathrall. What a fabulous good guy!!Uncle Norm was such a people person and put a smile on your face. Very sorry for everyone's loss. He will be
missed. Jill Jermyn Coogan
Jerry Bogdan
March 19, 2015
My deepest condolences to all of Norms Family.Norm was a great guy,with a laugh that was contagious.He will be missed by all.
Faith Arnold Schwartz
March 19, 2015
Norman was a great friend to the Arnold family and we have many great memories of Norman. He was especially kind to Janet when Gordon passed away. The Arnold family loved Norman. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nichols and the Broadbent family .
Beth Mitchell
March 19, 2015
To Judy and the entire family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Sincerely,
Beth, Monty, Victoria and Alexandra
Dennis Hewlett
March 19, 2015
One of the best...
Harry Ware
March 19, 2015
Norm was a great man & a great friend, may he rest in piece .
Kathy Tumavitch
March 18, 2015
So sorry to hear about Norm's passing....he was such a friendly person who would light up the room whenever he walked in.....I enjoyed seeing his smiling face during my employment there years ago.....My prayers go out to the family.
Jeffrey Newman
March 18, 2015
Norman was always close to my family, especially after my father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.
Jim Taugher
March 18, 2015
Dear Mary Ann, Pete, George, and all the Nichols family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Stormin' Norman. He was a great guy to work with at the Inn.
Sincerely,
Jim Taugher & Millie Cooper Taugher
Gary & Sue Wilkins
March 18, 2015
We met Norman and his then wife Lynn back in the 90's, when we visited Norman's daughter and her husband Carol & Jay Breeze, who have been our friends since we lived in Florida 36 years ago. We travelled from Massachusetts where we were staying with Mary and Ned Cristiano, to Pennsylvania and stayed overnight at the Inn of Nichols Village where we met Caol's grandmother and lots more of her family. We were able to join in Carol's Grandmother's birthday celebrations. We had dinner at Norman and Lynn' s beautiful home. We remember Norman as a happy man and we are glad to have had the pleasure of meeting him.
March 18, 2015
So Sorry for your Loss Maryann, and all the family,DEbbie Malecki
Timothy Matlock
March 18, 2015
George and Family I am so sorry to hear of Norm's passing. My hospitality career began at Nichols Village and I have so many great memories working with Norm. He was the best!
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