Michelle Harter Nicholls, 53, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Friday, due to complications from lung cancer. She was surrounded by family when she passed away. She was a straightforward, hardworking woman who loved her family, her friends, her nursing career and her pets.

Professionally, Michelle was a nurse who took her job seriously. She was known for her skilled hands and a no-nonsense attitude that put her patients at ease. Michelle was respected by her colleagues and appreciated by her patients for her compassionate, competent care.

When not in her nursing scrubs, Michelle enjoyed playing board games, crafting, Netflix, shopping on Temu, camping at the lake, and just hanging out with her family and close friends. These simple pleasures were the essence of Michelle's life. Her passing is a significant loss to her family, friends, and the local community.

Michelle is survived by her husband Bryan Nicholls; son Alex (Lauren Stemetzki) VanMarter; mother Sue Fabello; brother Don Harter; sister Susan (Harter) Warner; nephew Kevin Vanhooser, niece Kristina (Harter) Wise, nephew Jacob Anderson and niece Zoey Warner.

Michelle was the backbone of her family, a loving wife to Bryan and a supportive mom to her son Alex. She also had a soft spot for her two big dogs and 2 kitties, who will miss her dearly.

She lived a good, honest life and will be remembered fondly by those who knew her. She touched all that crossed her path with smiles and love.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, November 21 from 4 to 5 p.m at the North Syracuse Christian Church. Services will follow at 5 p.m. at the church, 911 Church St., North Syracuse, immediately followed by a family and friends gathering. In lieu of flowers, financial donations may be made to the family.