Carol J. Nichols, 70 of Pataskala, passed away at OSU Medical Center on October 2, 2012. Born on April 3, 1942 to Mary (O’Brien) Nichols and the late Arthur Nichols in Chicago, IL. Carol worked at Bank of America for over 20 years in San Francisco, CA. As a young girl, Carol was an establish Horse Woman and loved being a life guard in Lake Erie. Loved by family and friends, survived by son Charles Lupi, granddaughter Jordan Lupi, siblings Art, Linda, Marty, Roger, Jeff, Maryanne and Jimmy. Friends may call at Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home, Pataskala on Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 9am until time of service at 10am, with Monsignor David Funk officiating. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Pataskala Public Library, 101 S. Vine St., Pataskala, Ohio 43062. An online memorial will be located at www.kaubersammon.com.