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Demetria Howard Obituary

Demetria C. "Nickye" Howard, 92, of Jefferson, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Demetria was born in Beckley, W.Va., September 15, 1933, to the late Zernie and Blanche Campbell. She was a school nurse in the Jefferson-Morgan School District for 33 years. She is survived by her children, Bruce Howard (Elleyn), and Sally L. Fellows (Mike Maines); grandchildren, Megan O'Malley (Ryan), and Brenna Petersen (Per); brother, Cleve Campbell (Patty); nieces and nephew, Lisa Hedrick (Todd), Cleve Campbell Jr. (Bill Hesler), and Heather Varner (Dan); great-nieces and great- nephews, Ryan Hedrick (Sharmila), Erin Blodgett (Andrew), Hanna Varner (Keith), and Campbell Varner. Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 20, in Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344. Cremation will follow at a later date per Nickye's wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to a charity of one's choice, in her memory.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2025.

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Donna (Meyers) Kaczmark.

September 23, 2025

Many fond memories of Mrs Howard as school nurse. Always one of the sweetest and kindest God Bless !

Mary Ann 5(Davis) Ealy

September 17, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss Bruce and family. Nickye was such a nice lady to sit and talk with. She will be missed by many. RIP Nickye

Scott Haftmann

September 17, 2025

Great memories of time sent with Mrs. Howard in the nurse´s office during my time at JMHS. A very special and compassionate woman. My thoughts and prayers are with Sally, Bruce and her family. God bless.

Georgette Philp

September 17, 2025

Nickye was the best neighbor for many years. Prayers to Bruce and Sally and family! She will be loved and missed by all .

Brenda (Coles) Tennant

September 17, 2025

Nickye was the best neighbor to us Coles kids growing up! Many wonderful memories that I will never forget! Sending many prayers to Bruce and Sally and to the rest of her family.

Buddy Hawk

September 17, 2025

Such a fantastic woman. I spent a lot of time at her house. God Bless Bruce and Sally.

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Behm Funeral Homes, Inc.

1477 Jefferson Rd, Jefferson, PA 15344

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