Martha Leona Niko, 87, of West Easton, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 in New Eastwood Care Center.
Born: July 13, 1926 in Valley City, IL, she was a daughter of the late Leo Robert and Eva Myrtle (Ham) Shaw.
Personal: She and her husband, Louis Niko were married 66 years. During WWII she worked in an airplane factory and the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.
Memberships: She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nazareth.
Survivors: Husband, Louis; two daughters, Sharon Niko of West Easton and LuAnne Niko of West Easton; a sister, Vera Gomez of San Diego; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Lee Thomas Shaw and William Monroe Shaw died earlier.
Services: 10:30 am Friday, March 7, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rose Inn Ave., Nazareth. Call from 9:30 am until service time Friday in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Sara Gaston
March 4, 2014 at 2:51 pm
My condolences to Leona’s family and friends. Sister Niko was truly an elect lady whom we mortals left behind will miss, but whom the heavenly angels have welcomed home.
Kelly Snyder
March 4, 2014 at 8:13 pm
So many fond memories of Sister Niko and her kindness! Someday we will all be reunited and it will be wonderful to see her again as we remember her! My life was blessed because I knew her.
Kathy L Troxell
March 5, 2014 at 6:48 am
Sister Nikoor ( Mom) I called her was truly a second Mom to me she would always have a listening ear when we went to her house she always made me feel so loved I didn’t want to go home we would sit and talk for hour she truly is a elect lady and she always will be in my heart a part of me is with her I love you Mom but we will see each other again and have a long talk again
John Breidinger
March 5, 2014 at 9:29 am
I am sorry to learn of Leona’s passing. Some of my greatest childhood memories included Leona and all the Nikos at Barthlomew picnics. Please accept my heartfelt condolences .
Rex Larsen
March 5, 2014 at 12:32 pm
I am very sorry to learn of Sister Niko’s passing. As a missionary, I always felt so welcome in your home. I also remember such geat meals and great times with the family. May Heavenly Father’s love and peace be with each of you. Thank you for all that you did to make my time serving in the Easton area so enjoyable.
Rex Larsen (Elder Larsen – Aug 1972- Aug 1974)
Tina Fehr Larson
March 7, 2014 at 5:28 am
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Niko Family. What a wonderful women. I have many good memories and they will remain in my heart forever, RIP Sister Niko.