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Norma Ermel Obituary

Norma A, Ermel, 83, of Kingston passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at home.

Born in Plains Township on Oct. 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Louis Ubaldini and Maria Bertinelli Ubaldini.

Norma was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Ermel, in 1994.

Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Social Security Administration in Wilkes-Barre.

She was a longtime member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Kingston.

Surviving are her son, Mark Ermel; her daughter, Patricia Ermel Lakhia; son-in-law, Kayed Lakhia; grandchildren, Samantha Lakhia and Izaak Lakhia; and her sister, Diana Super.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Interment will follow in Italian Independent Cemetery, Swoyersville. There are no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be sent to Meals on Wheels of Wyoming Valley, 190 S. Sprague Ave., Kingston, PA 18704-3425.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, Plains Township.

Published by Citizens Voice on Jan. 30, 2013.
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Deepest sympathy on your loss, she was such a warm and caring person and I know how deeply she loved her family. I had the pleasure of working with her at SSA.

Cheryl Hischak

February 1, 2013

Our deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
Mr. Mrs Robert J. Vishneski Sr.

Connie Vishneski

January 31, 2013

Our deepest Sympathy to you and your family at this time.
Mr. Mrs Robert Vishneski Sr.

January 31, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Norma was such a kind and caring woman and a joy to work with. I have the best memories of our time together at SSA.

January 31, 2013

May God grant you peace and strength in your hour of sorrow.

Bert Myers

January 31, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but your special memories will help you to cope. May you find peace and comfort soon.

Peter Vonsteinhauer

January 31, 2013

Pat and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Susan Adams

January 31, 2013

Carl & Margie Marcacci

January 30, 2013

May God Bless you at this time You are in my prayers. Your mother was a lovely lady. Pat Santarelli Meals on Wheels

January 30, 2013

With Deepest Sympathy.

Jean Stefanovich

January 30, 2013

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