Nancy J. Nickles Scholz

Nancy J. Nickles Scholz, 87, of Washington, NJ and previously of Stanhope, NJ passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Warren Campus, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

Nancy was born on August 29, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Hiram A. Nickles and Roma Nelson Nickles. She was raised by Lockie Nickles and was a graduate of Morristown High School.

Nancy enjoyed a long and successful career as an IT professional, working in the field for over 45 years before retiring in 2005.

In her spare time, Nancy enjoyed counted cross-stitching, knitting, crocheting, and reading. She was a member of the Stanhope Senior Group and generously volunteered her time serving as an election poll worker. Nancy was also an active and devoted member of Christ Episcopal Church in Budd Lake, New Jersey, where she enjoyed being part of the church community.

Nancy is survived by her loving children, Victoria Robinson and her husband, Ralph, and Fredrick "Fritz" Scholz and his wife, Terry. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Holly Ann Dominguez and her husband, Anthony, Cody Robinson, and Taylor Robinson and her nieces, Sharon Winslow (Woody) and Gail Sullivan (Matt)

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram, Roma and Lockie Nickles.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 369 Sand Shore Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828. A service celebrating Nancy's life will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Montana Mountain Cemetery in Harmony, New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Episcopal Church by visiting www.christchurchbuddlake.org.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Warren Hills Memorial Home. To send an online condolence, please visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com.