William "Bill" E. Nicholas

William “Bill” E. Nicholas, 89, of Wilkes Barre, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25 at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Lock Haven, PA on August 5, 1926, he was a son of the late Raymond and Willimina (Heller) Nicholas.

He graduated from Lock Haven Senior High School in June 1944. Bill proudly served in the US Army Air Corp as an airplane engine mechanic from 1943 to 1947. 

Bill was employed by The Bell Telephone Co. of PA for 37 years and retired as a facilities manager in 1985.  He belonged to the Telephone Pioneers of America and served as President. Bill was a member of the Plains American Legion, Post 558, for more than 25 years.

He was an accomplished carver of ducks and birds and was a member and president of the Keystone Carvers Club. Bill belonged to the Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston.  Bill was a loving father and grandfather.

Bill recently resided at the St. Therese Residence, Wilkes Barre.

He was preceded in death by his former wife, Fay (Elder) Nicholas.

Bill is survived by his long time friend and devoted companion, Bertha Stoiber, his loving daughters, Kay (Robert) Schaffer, Sue (Carl) Johnston and Jan (William) Treadwell, grandchildren Lydia and Clint Johnston, brother, Jim (Maxine ) Nicholas, nephew, Keith (Lisa) Nicholas and their children, Kristie and Brenton.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Friday at 10AM at the Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, 465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, with a service to follow at 11:00.  Officiating will be Reverend Dr. Carol Ann Fleming, of Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas.

Online condolences can be left for the family at KniffenFuneralHome.com

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