Teresa Renee (Brown) Nicholson, age 57 a wife to beloved husband Donald Edward Nicholson, Jr. and proud mother to Zayne Edward and beloved dog Crosby passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday March 18, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. She was born on May 17, 1968, the daughter of Donald E. Brown & Vivian M. (Nichols) Brown. Teresa married Donald E. Nicholson, Jr. on June 18,1997 and they enjoyed 29 wonderful years together. She is preceded in death by her mother Vivian, father in law Donald Nicholson Sr., and step daughter Shauna Nicholson. Teresa was a 1986 graduate of Newton Falls High School and a Graduate of Kent State University. She retired as Manager of ODJFS after over 20 years of service. Additionally, Teresa served her country in the Ohio Army National Guard for 9 total years and was deployed overseas in Operation Desert Storm from 1990-1991. Teresa was serving her second year as Commander of the Newton Falls American Legion Post #236 and was proud to be the first Female Commander in over 100 years. Teresa enjoyed spending time with her husband at their family camp, listening to live music, visiting wineries, playing bingo, and enjoying vacations with her son Zayne. She had a bright, beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. Her sense of humor made her a delight to be around and she could easily lift the spirits of anyone she encountered with her easy disposition and joyful nature. Teresa’s gift with words brought entertainment to friends and family with many stories of a life well lived, from her years serving in the Army to her days growing up in Newton Falls and surviving the ‘85 tornado - an event that inspired her published poem “May 31”. She had a knack for remembering details and finding humor in any situation. A loyal wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Teresa was an anchor for those around her, even in the midst of her own trials. Teresa’s endless strength, steadfast wisdom, and passion for life will be missed by all who knew her.

Teresa is survived by her beloved husband Donald Edward Nicholson Jr.; her son Zayne Edward; her father, Don Brown (Pat Farley); mother-in-law Carole Nicholson of Bazetta; her sisters, Michele (Brown) Morgan of Warren, Lisa Cleevely (Ken) of North Lima, and Melissa Arbis of Beaver, PA; Brothers in law Bill Nicholson and Terry Nicholson of Bazetta; and Sister in law Sherry (Joel) Davis of Cortland; Life-long bestie Vicki (Dee) Howard and work bestie Barb Stitt. She also leaves behind Nicki Michelson of Hubbard; Aunt Wilma Calland; Uncle Ron Brown; and many cousins, nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Wednesday, March 25, 206 at 1:00pm with Rev. Jenniefer Dorn officiating. Calling hours will be from 11:00am - 1:00pm. She will be laid to rest beside her mother at Braceville Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations please be made to either: Hospice House of Poland, 9803 Sharrott Rd, Poland, OH 44514 or the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County 812 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd SE Vienna, OH 44473 in her memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences to her family, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com