Leonard Nichol

Leonard Nichol, 94 of North Jackson died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Leonard was born Dec. 1, 1927, a son of the late Harry and Ann (Nichol) Nichol and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from South High School and worked for City Asphalt Paving hauling equipment for many years, retiring in 1997. Leonard was a member of Local Union #377, loved to bowl and was a former member of B’nai B’rith Bowling League. He was an avid lottery player and made sure to play his numbers every day, rain, snow or shine. He enjoyed basketball, volleyball and baseball and coached his sons’ baseball teams. Leonard served for years as line judge for Jackson Milton High School’s volleyball team. Most importantly, he was devoted to attending his granddaughters’ basketball and volleyball games. His wife, formerly Barbara Hoagland, whom he married March 19, 1971, died May 5, 2020. He leaves behind his children, Daniel Nichol (fiancé Jodi Senka) of Berlin Center, Shelley Bugos of Boardman, Kimberly Cavanaugh (fiancé Ed Simon) of Lowellville, Kevin Nichol of Philadelphia, Pa., Jody Nichol of Pittsburgh, Pa., Darlene Hassay (fiancé Paul Fannin) of Lake Milton and Betty Stamm of North Jackson. Leonard also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Besides his parents and his wife, Leonard was preceded in death by two brothers, Don Nichol and Jack Nichol. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel. Funeral services are on Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to give a special thanks to granddaughters Erika Hambrick and Rachelle Stamm for the time they spent caring for Leonard in his final months.