Sara Jane Nicewonger, “Sally”, 79, Charlotte, NC, formerly of Altoona, passed away at home with her family on Tuesday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Evelyn (McGahey) Wolfe. On August 25, 1967, she married Ronald Nicewonger.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert Nicewonger and wife Bridget of Tyngsboro, MA; a daughter-in-law, Lorie Nicewonger of Williamsburg, PA; and a daughter, Sherri Read and husband Nathaniel of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren: Emily and Eliza Nicewonger, Garrett and Cole Nicewonger, and Sarah and Thomas Read; and siblings: Sandra Cover of Altoona, Judith Williams and husband Bob of Yardley, PA, Deborah Wolfe of Richardson, TX, and John R. Wolfe, Jr. and wife Connie of York, PA.
She was preceded in death by her son, Shawn Nicewonger.
Sally was a 1960 graduate of Altoona High School and a 1963 graduate of the Altoona Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at the Altoona Hospital, the Altoona VA Hospital and Rowan County Hospital in Salisbury, NC.
She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She was a loving caregiver to her friends and family and enjoyed crocheting and cooking. She never met a stranger and always thought of others and their needs before her own.
A private service will be held for her close friends and family. Interment will take place at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.
Sally and I went together to Fairview Elementary, Keith Junior High School and Altoona Senior High School together. She was a good person, often quiet but with a good sense of humor. May she rest in peace.
Had contact with Sally Wolfe Nicewonger for many years following graduation. I still remember her garduation for nursing at Altoona Hospital and when she bought her first new car - a brand new red 1964 Ford Falcon. Sally could not wait to make a solo drive all the way to Kentucky for a visit. A very nice lady all her life and she will be missed by family and friends.
Sally was a wonderful friend in both Keith & Altoona High. We had many classes together and I saw how smart she was so it was also great to have her help when I needed it. Then several years after graduation, she married Ron Nicewonger who went to Catawba College with Charlie Little and me . As a result, our friendship continued and it was always fun for my wife and me to visit the Nicewongers when we were in Altoona and share memories as well as hear about their special Family . COVID ended those visits , but not the memories of a wonderful friendship. BLESSINGS to her Family !
Sally and I were active in United Methodist Church in Logantown--4th Street. In our younger days, we planned many fund raising activities as well as MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) activities. I did talk with her at the last reunion. So sad I will never get that opportunity again but she will remain in my thoughts. Dottie Slomanson Olive
Sandra L Kenner (Pritts)
Sara Jane Nicewonger
April 27, 1942 - October 19, 2021
Sara Jane Nicewonger, “Sally”, 79, Charlotte, NC, formerly of Altoona, passed away at home with her family on Tuesday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Evelyn (McGahey) Wolfe. On August 25, 1967, she married Ronald Nicewonger.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert Nicewonger and wife Bridget of Tyngsboro, MA; a daughter-in-law, Lorie Nicewonger of Williamsburg, PA; and a daughter, Sherri Read and husband Nathaniel of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren: Emily and Eliza Nicewonger, Garrett and Cole Nicewonger, and Sarah and Thomas Read; and siblings: Sandra Cover of Altoona, Judith Williams and husband Bob of Yardley, PA, Deborah Wolfe of Richardson, TX, and John R. Wolfe, Jr. and wife Connie of York, PA.
She was preceded in death by her son, Shawn Nicewonger.
Sally was a 1960 graduate of Altoona High School and a 1963 graduate of the Altoona Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at the Altoona Hospital, the Altoona VA Hospital and Rowan County Hospital in Salisbury, NC.
She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She was a loving caregiver to her friends and family and enjoyed crocheting and cooking. She never met a stranger and always thought of others and their needs before her own.
A private service will be held for her close friends and family. Interment will take place at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.
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Jeffrey Varnes
Sally and I went together to Fairview Elementary, Keith Junior High School and Altoona Senior High School together. She was a good person, often quiet but with a good sense of humor. May she rest in peace.
Dean Hooper
Had contact with Sally Wolfe Nicewonger for many years following graduation. I still remember her garduation for nursing at Altoona Hospital and when she bought her first new car - a brand new red 1964 Ford Falcon. Sally could not wait to make a solo drive all the way to Kentucky for a visit. A very nice lady all her life and she will be missed by family and friends.
Joseph E Zapotoczny
Sally was a wonderful friend in both Keith & Altoona High. We had many classes together and I saw how smart she was so it was also great to have her help when I needed it. Then several years after graduation, she married Ron Nicewonger who went to Catawba College with Charlie Little and me . As a result, our friendship continued and it was always fun for my wife and me to visit the Nicewongers when we were in Altoona and share memories as well as hear about their special Family . COVID ended those visits , but not the memories of a wonderful friendship. BLESSINGS to her Family !
Dorothy Slomanson (Olive)
Sally and I were active in United Methodist Church in Logantown--4th Street. In our younger days, we planned many fund raising activities as well as MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) activities. I did talk with her at the last reunion. So sad I will never get that opportunity again but she will remain in my thoughts. Dottie Slomanson Olive