1923
James
2015
James William Nicol
August 29, 1923 — January 28, 2015
James William Nicol, Sr., 91, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Ravenwood Nursing Care Center,Hagerstown.
Born August 29, 1923 in Braddock, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late, James Wilson and Ethel (Sechler) Nicol. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Margaret L. (Menzie) Nicol and one sister, Emma Jane Brown Bernstein.
Mr. Nicol was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II where he served in CO B 1266th Engineer Combat Batallion as a Staff Sergeant.
He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He later served as Scout Master.
He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS degree in Accounting and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant.
Employed by Allegheny Power for 30 years beginning his career at West Penn Power in Greensburg, Pa. and retiring from Potomac Edison as Comptroller in 1988.
Mr. Nicol was a member of LifeHouse Bethel Church and the Morris Frock American Legion Post 42, both of Hagerstown.
He is survived by five children, James W. Nicol, Jr. and wife Karin of Hagerstown, Daniel R. Nicol and wife Marie, of Falling Waters, W.Va. Sally N. Widmeyer and husband John of Hagerstown, Jonathan Nicol and wife Caroline of Charleston, W.Va. and Suzy L. Nicol and husband, Mike of Baltimore; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania ave., Hagerstown with Pastor Curt Snyder officiating.
Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Maryland National Guard and Local V.S.O. Honor Guards.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Washington County, Doey's House Campaign, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742
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Born August 29, 1923 in Braddock, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late, James Wilson and Ethel (Sechler) Nicol. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Margaret L. (Menzie) Nicol and one sister, Emma Jane Brown Bernstein.
Mr. Nicol was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II where he served in CO B 1266th Engineer Combat Batallion as a Staff Sergeant.
He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He later served as Scout Master.
He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS degree in Accounting and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant.
Employed by Allegheny Power for 30 years beginning his career at West Penn Power in Greensburg, Pa. and retiring from Potomac Edison as Comptroller in 1988.
Mr. Nicol was a member of LifeHouse Bethel Church and the Morris Frock American Legion Post 42, both of Hagerstown.
He is survived by five children, James W. Nicol, Jr. and wife Karin of Hagerstown, Daniel R. Nicol and wife Marie, of Falling Waters, W.Va. Sally N. Widmeyer and husband John of Hagerstown, Jonathan Nicol and wife Caroline of Charleston, W.Va. and Suzy L. Nicol and husband, Mike of Baltimore; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania ave., Hagerstown with Pastor Curt Snyder officiating.
Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Maryland National Guard and Local V.S.O. Honor Guards.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Washington County, Doey's House Campaign, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742
www.rsthvn.com
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