With heartfelt regret our mother, Nancy W. Wellman passed away from dementia on March 12, 2022 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida, at the age of 92.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles A. and Florence W. Wood on January 21, 1930. Growing up in Syracuse, New York, she attended grade school at Goodyear Burlingame and then attended prep school at Dana Hall then junior college at Ogantz School for Young Ladies graduating with an Associates Degree.

Most of her years she lived in Skaneateles, New York. In 1980 she and her husband moved to Florida and stayed 10 years. Due to her husbands health issues they moved back to Skaneateles, New York. Six years later Nancy moved to Vero Beach, Florida to live with her daughter, Lindzey and son-in-law, Michael to enjoy all the beautiful scenery and beaches. Her interest were bird watching, reading, and she loved the Hallmark movies. She was such an optimistic and caring woman, always smiling. She loved children and worked at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, New York as a play therapist in Pediatrics for 17 years until her retirement. Following her retirement from the hospital she worked as a day care provider at Early Childhood Center in Skaneateles. Nancy was a communicate at St. James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Carlton G. Wellman, brother, Charles A. Wood and her sisters-in-law, Joelle Wood and Evelyn Searing.

Survivors include her daughter, Lindzey DiVietro (Mike); son, Mark Nicholson (Pam); grandchildren, Michele Yeackle (Dave), Samantha Nicholson and Erin Shoemaker; great-grandchildren, Lindzey, Mason, Reece, Ethan, Grace and Logan; several nieces and nephews and greats; sisters-in-law, Virginia Nicholson and Polly Nicholson.

At the family’s request there will be no services.