Edith J. "Edy" Nicholson, 82, of Hermitage passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 28, 2020, in Saint John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Nicholson was born on Oct. 19, 1937, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank and Ellen (Sweet) Eckles.

She attended New Castle High School.

A homemaker, Edy was a faithful member of First Assembly of God, Hermitage, where she was baptized.

An exceptional cook and baker, she also enjoyed traveling, shopping and trips to the casino. In her younger years, she was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing cards.

Most of all, Edy loved spending time with family.

Her husband, Kenneth E. Nicholson, whom she married on Sept. 3, 1960, passed away on Aug. 6, 2007.

She is survived by a daughter, Melinda Ann Smith and her husband, Keith, of New Castle; two sons, Michael Glenn Nicholson and his wife, Gail, of Boston, Massachusetts, and Mark Leroy Nicholson of New Castle; five grandchildren, Christa, Jamie, Brent, Brooke and Paige; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, Edy was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Melody Nicholson; a grandson, Kenneth Edward Nicholson; three sisters, Delores Ball, Dorothy Gardner and Jean Ciambotti; and four brothers, Donald, Llewellyn "Bud" Leroy and Frank Eckles Jr.

The family would like to thank the staff at St. John XXIII Home, Countryside at Elmwood, Sharon Regional Health System Hospice and her home healthcare givers.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to either Sharon Regional Health System Hospice, 1955 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage, Pa. 16148; or the Alzheimer's Association at www.ALZ.org.

Due to Covid-19, there will be no public calling hours or service at this time.

A private funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

The family will be holding a celebration of Edy's life once circumstances permit public gatherings.

Family and friends can watch the service via livestream by going to: Edith's livestream .

Interment: Clinton Cemetery, Wampum, PA.