Nancy Thomas Mickle, 75, of Clay Township passed away Friday at her daughter’s home outside of Bruin.

The child of N. Burr Nichols and Lois Heim Nichols, she was born in Buffalo, N.Y.

In her formative years, her family moved to Sewickley, Pa., and later to Cambridge, Ohio, where she graduated from high school in 1957. At age 40, she began at Slippery Rock University with a major in communication with minors in art and journalism. She served as the student member of the SRU Council of Trustees from 1982 to 1984 when she graduated summa cum laude.

In 1988, Nancy joined the staff of SRU as the evening supervisor at Bailey Library. Before she retired in 2004, she was honored for her winning entry PILOT (PA-intra-library-online-technology) in a statewide contest naming the PA integrated library system. Later, she became active as both instructor and participant in SRU’s Institute for Learning in Retirement.

Nancy is survived by her much loved children and their families, John Mickle and Laura Liermann with Andrew and Trinity; Thomas Mickle and Joanne McGovern with Bailey and Shannon; William Mickle with Julia; Katherine Mickle; her heart daughters, Harriet, Tina and Rachel; and by her sisters, Susan James and Pamela Drees and their families.

She also regretted leaving her much adored dogs and cats. She was a great supporter of animal rights and requested all memorial donations be given to the Butler County Humane Society.

MICKLE — A memorial tribute for Nancy Thomas Mickle, who died Friday, April 24, 2015, to celebrate her life will be May 30. Questions about the event can be directed to her daughter, Katherine.

Nancy wished to thank all of her family and friends for their gifts of time and knowledge, helping her learn about life and love.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home of Karns City.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.