Irene R. Nicola 1935-2025

Irene was born April 17, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael and Rose Seveyka Devine.

She was a 1953 graduate of East High School.

Irene married the love of her life, Nicholas Nicola, on Dec. 28, 1958, and they shared almost 50 years of marriage until his passing on Oct. 13, 2008.

Irene worked as an executive administrative secretary at YSU until retiring with 30 years of service.

She was a passionate member of her church, participating in multiple ministries, including choir, musical theater and spiritual counseling. Her faith was hard to miss and was the guiding force in her life.

Irene was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother, and a dear friend to many. She cared deeply for others, often extending that kindness and help to those in need.

Irene will be greatly missed and always remembered by her children, Eleni (Richard) Gage, George (Patricia) Nicola and Maria (John) Halowell; her brother, Michael Devine; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her sister, Jean.

The Nicola family has entrusted Irene’s care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell. Per Irene’s wishes, there will be no services.

Please visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and to leave condolences with the family.

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