Mary Nichols-Peters' Obituary
Mary K. Nichols-Peters, age 94, of Burlingame, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Washington, Pennsylvania to John and Julia Kalamakas. Mary graduated from Washington High School. Mary was married to William A. Nichols for 43 years, and to Richard R. Peters for 24 years. Mary had a very successful career as a singer for RKO Radio and ABC. She was a longtime member of the Burlingame Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club for over 50 years. Mary had a passion for music, golf, hospitality, charities of all kinds, and her church. She is survived by her sons, Gary and Gregg Nichols; stepchildren Karen Grenfell (Eric), Amy Aiken (Michael), and Jennifer Cramer (Rick). Mary’s grandchildren are Jeff and Jacqueline Nichols, Ashley and Peter Grenfell, and Sean and Brandon Cramer. Mary had two siblings, Peggy and Steve Kalamakas, a niece Carol Newman (Craig), and two great nieces Holly and Heather Newman. Funeral service is at Burlingame Presbyterian Church on October 26, 2019 at 3:00 PM.
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