Dennis Nichols

Dennis Nichols, age 78 of Anderson Twp., died January 26, 2022. He was born November 17, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Arnold and Anita Nichols. He was one of four children. Dennis is survived by his sister Sherry McCarthy, five nephews Sean, Jamie, and Dan Nichols, Brian and Tim McCarthy, one great nephew Michael Nichols, and four great nieces Lauren, Katelynn, Kelsey, Liam Nichols. He was predeceased by sister, Sandy Gaither, brother Kevin Nichols, and nephew Coty Nichols.

Dennis never married or had children of his own but was loved like a father and Grandfather by William J. DeVore III (wife,Nancy) and their children Sarah (DeVore) Sunderman (husband, Joseph Sunderman) and Billy DeVore (wife, Alicia).

Dennis was a graduate of Anderson High School, and the University of Cincinnati. Dennis was a Lieutenant in the United States Army from 1966-1969 and was stationed in Germany. Dennis returned home from Germany and went to work at his family's weekly newspapers, "The Mt. Washington Press" and "Clermont County Review" where he eventually became the owner and editor. Dennis ran the papers until 1995.

Dennis continued his newspaper career at the Journal-News where he worked as an Editor. After retiring from the newspaper business Dennis began his career as a public servant working for the Butler County Commissioners as administrative assistant.

In 2010 Dennis became the Village Administrator for the Village of Batavia, Ohio. Dennis has spent the past 11 years working for the Village of Batavia. Dennis worked tirelessly to improve the village. At a time when small communities were struggling to provide basic services for their residents, Dennis annexed surrounding land, increased the village tax base, wrote and received grants to make the Village of Batavia a thriving community.

Anyone who knows Dennis, knows his greatest accomplishments were the impact and influence he has had on his nieces, nephews, Sarah Sunderman and Billy DeVore. He contributed his time, love and financial support to help each of them to become successful adults.

Dennis A. Nichols will be remembered and missed by many.

Funeral service will be held at the Village of Batavia Administrative Building, 65 North Second St., Batavia, OH. 45103 on Saturday, February 5th at 12 pm. Family and friends may visit at the Administrative Building on Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm. The interment will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to City Gospel Mission https://www.citygospelmission.org/donations/help-break-the-cycle-fy22-evg/?utm_campaign=rkd_fy22_eg&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9OiPBhCOARIsAI0y71BsjNLT061ixbpdWwNgZMSdYiGZVrs21oyrFCDfOS-y3VvrKEjR0mAaAqSFEALw_wcB