Irma J. Colby 1942-2024

Irma was born in Poland, on April 14, 1942, the daughter of the late Harold and Thelma Austin Anderson.

She was a 1960 graduate of Poland High School. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker.

Irma was of Methodist faith. She enjoyed traveling to Florida to visit with her sister, going to garage sales, and a day of shopping, especially at her favorite store, Boscov’s. Irma loved listening to country music, dancing, and going out to dinner with friends and family.

Her husband, Charles E. Colby, whom she married Dec. 10, 1960, passed away May 30, 2007.

She is survived by a son, Charles D. Colby of Poland; three siblings, Shirley M. Bodine of Port Orange, Florida, Allen Lee Anderson of Cornersburg and Violet Huseman of Poland; two grandchildren, Jamie and William; three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Bryan and Aerie; a son-in-law, David Thompson of Girard; her loving companion of 16 years, Larry Hillier of Niles; a sister-in-law, Janet Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Irma was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Lynn Thompson; and a brother, Ronald Anderson.

At Irma’s request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 614 Warren Ave., Niles, OH 44446. Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com.

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