After a life of love and quiet grace, Jo Ann Nichol of Monaca, PA has passed.
Here is what we wish the world to know of Jo.
Jo held deeply to the Baptist faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Some find their compass in faith. Jo was among them.
Jo Ann (Sinclair) Nichol, a lifelong resident of Monaca passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at AHN Wexford.
Born March 26, 1942, in Rochester she was a daughter of Thomas Sinclair and Virginia (Unrue) Sinclair.
Jo Ann was a graduate of Monaca High School, class of 1960, where she excelled in academics, cheerleading, and student counseling. She later graduated from the Community College of Beaver County with a degree in Medical Technology in 1976. She then was employed by Sewickley Valley Hospital and the Medical Center of Beaver County for over 30 years.
Her interests included volunteering at the Senior Center at the Beaver Valley Mall, chair volleyball, and the Pittsburgh Pirates & Pittsburgh Steelers. She was an avid fan, of her son's and husband's sports and activities and was a member at St. John the Baptist Church, Monaca.
She leaves in addition to her husband of 67 years Ronald A. Nichol, two sons; Richard D. (Liz) Nichol of Los Angeles, CA and Michael K. Nichol and his partner Martires of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. One sister; Sue (Ed) Phillips, one brother-in-law; Sonny (Louise) Nichol, and numerous great and great great nieces, nephews, and cousins. Especially Colleen (Bruce) Soloman, and Kay (Larry) Allingham, Chuck McCoy, Tammy (Skilly) Skiles, Nancy (Tom) Burger, Jodi (Brent) Haller, Carrie (Rob) Gamache, and Gini (Bob) Baustert, Danny Kross, Tom Kross, Robert Nichol, Sean Nichol, Sherri Nichol, David Nichol, and Ross Nichol.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by Thomas and Virginia Sinclair, her parents, David G. Nichol and Agnes Nichol, Ronald T. Nichol, her son, her brother Timothy Sinclair, an infant son, Randall Lee Nichol, and her in law Bob (Whitey) Whitehouse.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES at 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061, where a blessing service will be held at 5 pm. The family extends an invitation to join them at 6 pm for a funeral repast at the Beaver Valley Sportsman's Club, 1001 Grant Street, Monaca following the blessing service. Private burial will take place on Thursday be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Monaca
The Family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at AHN Wexford Hospital and AGH Hospital in Pittsburgh.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to be made to the National Kidney Foundation in Jo Ann's honor.
