Nichol

Herbert J. “Skip” Nichol, 82, of Karns City, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital, from injuries he sustained from an accidental fall at his home.

Herbert was born in Bradys Bend Township, Armstrong County, on July 5, 1941. He was the son of the late Jesse and Margaret Olcus Nichol.

Skip was a 1960 graduate of East Brady High School. In his early years, he had been employed by Rex-Hide in East Brady and retired following 32 years of service from Penreco in Karns City. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working outside his home. He was well-known for keeping his lawn and home immaculate. He enjoyed spending time truck pulling with his family and was a true pet lover.

He is survived by his wife, Frances D. Sherwin Nichol, whom he married in Chicora, on Nov. 27, 1964. Also surviving are two daughters, Julie L. Cranmer (Chris Bole) of Butler and Crystal A. Zedreck (Edward) of Chicora; three grandchildren, Rebba Stillwagon (Jake) of East Butler, Nicholas Cranmer (Mariah) of Fenelton and Logan Cranmer of Butler; a sister, Judy E. Nichol of Brady’s Bend; a brother-in-law, William “Bill” Sherwin of Petrolia; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

NICHOL — Friends of Herbert J. “Skip” Nichol, who died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City. A funeral liturgy outside of Mass will follow at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Matt McClain, pastor of St. Clare Parish, officiating. Inurnment will be in the columbarium at Hillview Cemetery, in the village of Kepples Corners.

Memorial contributions may be made to Orphans of the Storm, 11878 PA 85, Kittanning, PA 16201.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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