Barbara A. Nichols

NICHOLS, Barbara A. July 15, 2026 of Langford, NY at the age of 82 years old.

Beloved wife of the late Benjamin T. Gnacinski and the late Richard Nichols. Mother of Lynn McDonald (Lance Holmes) and the late Michael B. Gnacinski. Mother-in-law of Mie Gnacinski. Grandmother of Elena and Alicia Gnacinski, Michael McDonald and Logan Holmes. Sister of Eleanor (late Jack) Markowski, and the late Dorothy and Robert Jans. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a great-great nephew and niece.

Barb was a graduate of Bishop Colton Highschool in Buffalo. While her children were young, she owned Lynn & Michaels Cards and Candy in Buffalo. She later went to work for Fisher Price Customer Relations, and currently worked at the Holiday Inn Express, Hamburg doing what she loved… feeding people. She was the past president of the Thursday Night Ladies bowling league at the Bailey Bowl Inn, a member of the Langford-New Oregon Ladies Auxiliary and recipient of a recognition award. She was past president and board member for the North Collins Senior Citizens and a member of the board of directors of the North Collins Veteran’s Tribute. She was also a member of the board of trustees for School House #8 North Collins, NY.

Friends may call Saturday July 25 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Wentland Funeral Home, 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins where funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM.

Donations may be made in Barb’s name to the Langford New-Oregon Fire Department. Flowers gratefully declined.