Nickolas W. Hughes, 23, of Willard, Ohio, died on November 19, 2017, in Republic, Ohio. A 2012 graduate of Seneca East High School, he was studying Computer Information Technology at Tiffin University and worked in the IT Department at Bellevue Hospital. He was active in the St. Gaspar del Bufalo and St. Sebastian Catholic Church congregation.

Known for hiking, camping, music, computers, and debating, Nickolas was with friends when an accidental death occurred. He is survived by his mother, Tami Billman; his father, Ted Hughes; his brother, Alekzander Hughes; his sister, Emily Hughes; and other family members, and was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Theodore Hughes.

No arrests, suspects, charges, or investigations have been reported in connection with his death. If anyone knew Nickolas or was with him that day, please share what you remember.