It is with a heavy heart that we received the news from Dale Bado that longtime friend and life member of Lorain County, Nancy Sigler passed away Thursday, 2/26/26.
Nancy and Jim ran their dogs under the kennel name Sun Valley and finished many field champions through their years. They worked hard many years as members of Lorain County and our beloved Nancy helped wherever she went. Nancy went home to the Lord and be with her husband Jim, parents, friends and family unexpectedly. Our thoughts and prayers are with their children, family and friends be granted everything they need to get through their unexpected loss of Nancy. She will forever be in our hearts and live on through the many cherished memories through the years. She will continue to watch over us all and she definitely left footprints in our hearts. Rest in Peace our dear friend. Below is her Official Obituary.
Nancy Sigler
July 28, 1945 — February 26, 2026
Vermilion
Nancy Sigler (nee Kish), 80, of Vermilion, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home.
Born July 28, 1945, in Lorain, Ohio, she had been a Vermilion resident since 1970. She graduated from Admiral King High School in 1963 and continued her education at the Northern Institute of Cosmetology and the Pittsburgh School for Advanced Hair Design.
Nancy enjoyed a successful 50-year career in cosmetology. She taught at Elyria Beauty Academy and Northern Institute of Cosmetology, where she was the youngest senior instructor. She worked at Revlon and later owned Coiffure's by Nancy Beauty Salon. She was proud of her profession and the many clients and students whose lives she touched throughout the years.
In 1979, she married her husband, Jim, and together they shared a passion for working field trial beagles. Nancy became an AKC field trial judge, one of the few women in Ohio to serve in that role at the time. She and Jim finished field champions and judged competitions. She was a life member of the Lorain County Beagle Club, serving on the Board of Directors and as Secretary-Treasurer for 35 years. Nancy also enjoyed antiques and selling at local markets, following in her mother's footsteps.
Above all, Nancy was known for her generous donations, kind, and loving heart. She was always ready to lend a helping hand and give to anyone in need.
She is survived by her daughter, Melanie (Todd) Clippinger; granddaughter, Renee; one son and his family; and her sister, Helen (Richard) Williams.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” L. Sigler in 2015, and her parents, Louis and Julia Kish.
Honoring Nancy’s wishes, no public services will be held.
Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com
