Joan Loughran Nicholson passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at the age of 81 in Perrysburg, Ohio at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born on January 27, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio to William and Marion (Podmore) Loughran. She was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School and attended University of Kentucky. Joan began her career as a Real Estate Agent with Cavalear Realty and retired from the Loss Realty Group.
Joan was an accomplished tennis player and bridge player. In retirement you could find her in or on the water. She enjoyed kayaking, water aerobics, riding her bicycle, and practicing yoga. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Always attending all their sporting events. She was the perfect cheerleader! She was a beautiful person inside and out. Always caring for others, she will be dearly missed.
Joan is survived by her husband of 60 years, James "Mike" Nicholson, children Kathleen (Rick) Bohn, Michael (Vonni) Nicholson, William (Wing) Nicholson, and her grandchildren Steven (Rachel) Vaculik, Ryan Perry, Makenzie (Landon) Oliver, Kara Nicholson, Connor Nicholson, Liam Nicholson, Loughran Nicholson; and great grandson Nolan Vaculik. She was preceded in death by her Father William Loughran, Mother Marion Loughran, brothers James Loughran, and William Loughran.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park 4210 W. Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43606. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The Newcomer Funeral Home at 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43614, is assisting with the funeral arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society in Joan's memory.
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