Photograph of Delmont at Buttermilk Falls in 2017
Delmont E. Nichol, 76, of Hillsdale, PA died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home.
The son of Weldon “Sam” Delmont and Yvonne H. (Donahey) Nichol, he was born on May 15, 1944 in Indiana, PA.
Delmont grew up attending the Montgomery Church of the Brethren and was a graduate of Marion Center High School. He went on to earn an associate degree in the electrical field.
He served in the US Army as an SP5 E5 during the Vietnam War, where for most of his three year tour Delmont was based in Germany. He was a forty-two year continuous member of the Clymer American Legion Post #222.
Delmont wed Joanne C. (Daugherty) on July 3, 1982 and they have shared over thirty-eight years of marriage.
His employment ranged from working at General Motors in Michigan to coming home to PA, where he worked in the deep coal mines before embarking on a career that enabled him to work with his family. He entered the lumber business with his siblings as a part owner of Nichol Lumber in Hillsdale, as well as doing carpentry work with his brother, Larry, for Nichol Construction.
Delmont loved to go hunting and was an avid birdwatcher, who enjoyed feeding the birds in his yard. One of his many talents, was his gift of being a “Jack of All Trades.” He was an exceptional gardener, who took great pride in the care of his garden, as well as his meticulously landscaped yard.
One of Delmont’s favorite pastimes was reading the newspaper, he absolutely loved and looked forward to reading the newspaper as a highlight of his day.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne of Hillsdale, PA; his daughter, Dana Jo Nichol and Robert De Leon, Jr. of Kalamazoo, MI; his eight siblings: Carl Nichol and Murvel of Waterford, MI; Lester Nichol and wife Tammy of Clymer, PA; Helen Abrams and Larry of Johnstown, PA; Raymond Nichol of Johnstown, PA; Ralph Nichol and wife Pam of Punxsutawney, PA; Larry Nichol and wife Brenda of East Run, PA; Donna May Nichol of Clymer, PA and Sandra Morris and husband, Phil of Nicktown, PA; two sisters-in-law, Janet Nichol of Indiana, PA and Ruth Nichol of Clymer, PA; two brothers-in-law, Joe and Cathy Daugherty of Marion Center, PA and Richard and Daisy Williard of Pittsburgh, PA and many nieces and nephews.
Delmont was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Ernest E. and Sam D. Nichol and his beloved aunt, Wilda Gromley.
It is the heartfelt wish of the Nichol family to keep all of their family members and friends as safe as possible as we come together to honor Delmont during this pandemic.
Family and friends are invited to a drive thru visitation from 11:00 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 under the portico of the Purchase Line United Methodist Church (PLUM), 17107 Rte 286 Hwy East, Commodore, PA. At Noon Pastor Robert Sunseri will conduct a funeral and committal service broadcast from the church’s radio station, FM 87.9.
As you approach the PLUM church, please know that from the safety of your vehicle, you will be asked your name for a staff member to record in the register book, receive a memorial card and then drive forward where from your vehicle you will be greeted by Delmont’s wife and daughter standing at a distance. Please wear a mask when you have your window open. You may then find a parking place and tune to radio station FM 87.9 to await the start of the Noon services or you may proceed back to Route 286.
Interment will be at the Montgomery Cemetery in Grant Twp., Indiana County, PA.
Arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA, Please visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Delmont’s guest book and leave a condolence message.
Near Delmont’s birthday in May 2021, the family hopes that it will possible for everyone to gather for a memorial service to include the observance of military honors by the members of the American Legion Post #222.