Ann Margaret Nicolls

Ann M. Nicolls, 88, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday afternoon, June 19, 2026, in her home.

Mrs. Nicolls was born March 3, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Vincent and Teresa (Bauer) Werner. Ann was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary of the Woods High School, Columbus, OH.

For many years, Ann worked as a cafeteria chef at Notre Dame Parochial Grade School, where she was lovingly called, “Cafeteria Annie.” Earlier in her life, she was employed by the General American Transportation Corp (GATX) and also spent several years as a homemaker.

Devout in her faith, Ann was an active member of the Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and as a member of the funeral meal ministry. She attended Mass daily, and every Tuesday, looked forward to joining her fellow church friends at Panera following Mass.

A woman of many talents and hobbies, she especially enjoyed cross-stitching, baking, gardening, cooking, and working puzzles. Ann was also an avid card player with her favorite game being Shanghai Rummy, and was well-known for her endearing hugs.

Her beloved husband of 35 years, Robert M. “Bob” Nicolls, whom she married on February 8, 1964, preceded her in death on February 11, 1999.

Ann is survived by three daughters, Mary Ann Spohrer (James), Glenarm, IL, Jeanne Pursel, Hermitage, and Kathleen Nicolls, Cincinnati, OH; a son, Robert E. “Rob” Nicolls (Maria), Cincinnati, OH; two sisters-in-law, Carole Werner, Masury, OH, and Nelle Cicen, Aurora, OH; 10 grandchildren, Abby, Maggie, and Joe Spohrer, Andrew Pursel (Kelly) and Jason Pursel (Hailey), and Emma, Jessica, Robert, Lauren, and Audrey Nicolls; one great-grandson, Leo Pursel; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ann was preceded in death by her brother, Charles “Chuck” Werner; a sister-in-law, Alice Nicolls; and a brother-in-law, Randy Cicen.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be directed to the Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Ave., Hermitage, PA 16148; or the Willow Women’s Center, 295 N. Kerrwood Drive, Suite 106, Hermitage, PA 16148.

Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (6-29-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. 

Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday (6-30-26) in the Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with Rev. Michael DeMartinis, Rev. John Miller, and Rev. David Foradori, concelebrating.