Nicole Elizabeth Susan Layton Hummel

Nicole Elizabeth Susan Layton Hummel, 51, of Hanover, beloved wife of the Rev. Dr. Joel B. Hummel, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, June 19, 2026 at UPMC Hanover. 

Born on Monday January 20, 1975 in York, she was the daughter of the late Gary Webster Layton and Colleen Elizabeth Shimer Layton. Nicole was a 1993 graduate of York Catholic High School and a 1997 graduate of Juniata College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work. She worked at Homewood at Plum Creek for 10 years and the current Cross Keys Village for 15 years. She was a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Remotivational Therapist (CRMT) and Reiki Practitioner Level II. She was passionate about genealogy and her two Yorkies, Dottie and Faith.

Surviving is her husband of 21 years, the Rev. Dr. Joel B. Hummel; and uncles & aunts Slim & Dana Shimer, Martin & Diane Shimer, cousins Marty Shimer, Jeremy Shimer, Selene Shives, Cara Truex, Levi Shimer and her great aunt Mary Ellen Cunningham.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel, Church of the Abiding Presence, Gettysburg Campus, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325 with Bishop Stephen Herr presiding. A time of fellowship begins immediately after the service in the Refectory. Inurnment will follow at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to York Catholic Advancement Office, 601 E, Springettsbury Avenue, York PA 17403.