Jack E. Nicholson, age 86, of North Canton died peacefully Sunday after a long illness. A life resident he retired from Diebold Inc. and also worked at Nicholson Instrument Company. Jack loved working in his yard and gardening. Preceded in death by his wife Evelyn and a daughter Pamela Nicholson. Survivors include four sons and a daughter: Jon Nicholson of N. Canton, Sandra (Richard) Riley of Canton, Pat (Karen) Nicholson of N. Canton, Jay (Tasha) Nicholson of Hartville and Paul Nicholson of N. Canton. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren family and friends. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Hospice of Stark County, Community Care Givers and Senior Sitters. Friends may call on Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. in the Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home 4817 Cleveland Ave., N.W. A graveside service will follow in North Canton Cemetery with Rev. Wendy Bausman officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Stark County 5100 Peach St., N.E. Louisville, OH 44641.