Ronald C. Nicholson 1949-2023

Ronald was born Aug. 29, 1949, in Cambria County, Pa., a son of Robert Nicholson and Eleanor Hatcher. His grandparents were Elmer and Anne D. Keith Nicholson.

He was a 1967 graduate of Hubbard High School.

Ronald worked at Youngstown Country Club as a greenskeeper for 34 years, retiring in 2013.

He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed fishing.

Ronald was a veteran of the Army, serving during the Vietnam War, and was a member of Hubbard VFW Post 3767.

He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family: his wife, the former Debbie L. Riley, whom he married Aug. 4, 1984; his children, Will (Brittany) Malott of Sebring, William Hess of Hubbard and Robert (Shannon) Nicholson of Hubbard; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He also leaves his siblings, Thomas (Sharon) Nicholson of Liberty, Ella Taylor of Hubbard, Shirley Vestal of Hubbard, Sandy Kay Wadsworth of Minerva, and several nieces and nephews.

Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; his son, Anthony Nicholson; brothers, Russell Nicholson, Randy Nicholson, Marmon Nicholson, John Nicholson, James Nicholson and Buck Nicholson; and sisters, Melissa Chapman, Bernice Nicholson and Betty Longshore.

There will be calling hours 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home. Full military honors will be provided by Wheatland American Legion Honor Guard.

Ronald will be laid to rest in Green Haven Memorial Gardens.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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