Judith E. Nichols

Judith E. Nichols, 79, of Emporium passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, August 7, 2023, after a long hard fought seven-year battle with cancer. 

 Judy was born in St. Marys on October 30, 1943, to Sherman W. and Marjorie June (Thomas) Allman. 

On June 17, 1989, in Roulette she married Theodore Nichols who survives.  

 She was a graduate of Cameron County High School and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church & Endless Mountains Methodist Church, both in Emporium. She loved Jesus and attending Church where she was a member of the Bell Choir. Judy was also a member of the Cameron County Quilters and enjoyed gardening, camping, dancing, reading, crosswords, playing the accordion and especially spending time with her family and friends. 

 Through the years Judy was employed as a clerk in many Emporium businesses including Lundberg Pharmacy, Market Basket, Olivett’s, Sheetz and Flowers ‘N Things. 

 In addition to her husband she is survived by three sons: Richie Minich in Oregon; Karl Nichols of Knox; and Scott Nichols of Corry; three daughters: Laurie Minich (Roger) Sibert in Colorado; Cris (Mike) Mallery of Kane; and Beth (Paul) Stone of Bradford; eighteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; one great, great grandchild and many nieces and nephews; and a very special Angel of Mercy, Jessica Mosher of the  UPMC Williamsport Hospice and her team.

 She was predeceased by her parents, a sister, Linda Lee Allman, two brothers, Gene and Gerald Allman and two sons, Teddy Minich and Danny Pellam. 

Friends may call on Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home in Emporium where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Andrew Spore, pastor of the Endless Mountains Methodist Church, officiating. 

 Burial will be in Card Creek Cemetery, Roulette, PA. 

 Memorials, if desired, may be made to your local Hospice or the charity of your choice.