Harry F. Norford Sr.
Harry F. Norford Sr.
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Harry F. Norford Sr.
Harry F. Norford Sr., 82, of Lower Allen Township, Camp Hill passed quietly at home into the Lord's hands Sunday, November 22, 2009.
He was a retired carpenter for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Steelton; an Army veteran of World War II; a member of the Community United Methodist Church in New Cumberland for 70 years and a volunteer with the American Chestnut Tree Foundation. For 63 years, he was a member of the American Legion Post 143 in New Cumberland and for 20 years served as a coach, manager and past president of the Lower Allen Little League Baseball Association. Before returning to Pennsylvania, Harry and his wife served the Lord in Preddys Creek Baptist Church in Barboursville, Virginia, for the last 15 years.
Harry was a sports enthusiast who loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and auto racing.
He was born in Lemoyne on March 15, 1927, the son of the late Charles B. and Romaine E. (Wollet) Norford.
Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, the Reverend Betty J. Norford; three sons, Harry Norford Jr. of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Steve Norford of Camp Hill, Jeff Norford and his wife, Colette, of Mechanicsburg; two brothers, Edward R. Norford of Camp Hill and Millard Norford of Charlottesville, Virginia; two sisters, Helen Jean Hall of New Cumberland and Sandra Yetter-Haffly of New Cumberland; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; 19 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at the Community United Methodist Church, 16th and Bridge Streets, New Cumberland with the Reverend Jane Cicione (pastor of Preddys Creek Baptist Church) officiating.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at the church. Following the service, burial will be at Rolling Green Cemetery in Lower Allen Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Preddys Creek Baptist Church, 4394 Stony Point Road, Barboursville, VA 22923.
Arrangements by Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services in New Cumberland.
For more information or to send messages of condolences, please visit www.Parthemore.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Patricia Norford Hurley
November 29, 2009
Dear Betty: My thoughts and love are sent to you and the family. As you now, I always thought very highly of Harry and I remember how much you and Harry contributed the Preddy's Creek church.
I will keep you and Harry in my prayers.
David DeWalt
November 28, 2009
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Norford. I played for him in Little League, Lower Allen Tigers, and really enjoyed him as a coach and mentor. My thoughts and prayers go out the family.
David DeWalt
517 Red Fox Court
Havelock, NC 28532
November 27, 2009
Dear Steve (Norfie),
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My condolences to you and your family.
Lou Ann
Judy Norford
November 26, 2009
Dear Mom, Harry Jr.,Steve, Jeff and Colette.
I am so glad we got to see all of you a few weeks ago but I am so sad I did not get to be there with you this week.
Pappy was a great man and great father to all his daughters in laws. I will miss our conversations and mostly his laugh and "I love yous".
Much love and prayers!
Judy and family
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Cathy Engle-Lafferty
November 25, 2009
Betty & Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you in your time of loss. I remember Mr Norford when he was involved with Little League as was my father Bub Engle. I got a chance to see him in the hospital as he was in the same room with my step father Charlie Kohlhaas, I got to give him a hug, it was a special moment I will cherish. He had the most beautiful blue eyes !
May god be with you & guide you through your time of sorrow.
Scott Duesterhoeft
November 25, 2009
Dear Norford Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Out hope rests in the Lord in the promise of eternal life with him. In this truth, we know of the family reunion we all will have when we get home to be with Jesus.
Steve has recently become a very good friend of mine and shared some of wonderful stories about the family. He reflects the character and integrity of a family truly dedicated to the purposes of God.
Kim Mcmeans
November 25, 2009
Betty, Harry Jr, Steve and Jeff,
You are all in my heart and thoughts. Take comfort in knowing he is in a better place free of all pain. You have all been a part of our family for so long, it is like we are extended families to each other. I will forever remember his laugh which always made me smile. Fond memories will carry us all through these next days.
Love to all,
Kim McMeans
Carole Flurie
November 25, 2009
Betty:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Harry Norford
November 25, 2009
Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you Betty. Harry always joked about people getting us mixed up. He claimed he was the good-looking one! It’s memories like this, which will keep him with us.
Take comfort in knowing that there are many who are lifting you and your family in our prayers.
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Our Prayers are with you always.
Harry and Karen Norford
Linda Sorrells
November 24, 2009
Dearest Betty and the entire Norford family.
I will never forget the last visit with Harry only a few weeks ago. He was full of life and still enjoying his hugs and kisses. The sermon at Predys Creek on Sunday was on Psalm 150 " Praise the LORD " Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. How special, with every breath Harry still was so thankful to GOD for all he had. Let us all Praise the LORD and be Thankfull for all our many blessings.
I know the days ahead will be difficult but they do get better. I look forward to seeing you and the family in VA soon.
Love to all.
Karen Armstead
November 24, 2009
Mrs. Betty, Jeff & Colette, & Steve,
It was truly an honor to have met you while caring for your husband and father Harry. You are the nicest family I’ve known in a long time. You all are in my hearts and prayers; I will always remember my Harry. Our conversations about children, family, baseball, football, squirrels :), food (soups and pies), and his love of the sunshine. Every time the sun shines on my face I will think of Harry smiling down on me. He will be forever missed, and never forgotten. God Bless the Norford’s
Cyndi Shreve
November 24, 2009
Ms. Betty and Norford Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through this sad time. Our prayers are with you. Rejoyce in knowing he is home and waiting for us all.
Cyndi Sawyer K. Shreve
Piedmont Christian Church
and Stony Point naitive..
Adriana Nicholson
November 24, 2009
Dearest Betty,
We are so sorry to hear about Harry. You will be in our prayers. God's peace ot you. Love Mike and Adriana Nicholson
Jennifer (Shatzer) Day
November 24, 2009
Jeff & family,
You're in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. Cherish your memories & he'll always be with you.
Nancy Fisher
November 24, 2009
Jeff and Colette,
So sorry on the lose of your father. My sympathy and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Gary Boose
November 24, 2009
Steve and Family,
As you know by now these things happen. Our condolences.
Boose Family
Terri Williams
November 24, 2009
Aunt Betty, Harry Jr., Steve and Jeff All of you have been like family for over 40 years and Uncle Harry will be missed but the memories we all share will last a lifetime and no one can take those away from us. You all are in my thoughts and prayers each and every day. The pain will go away but all the memories will last. Take care and I love you all.
Carole Koerner
November 24, 2009
It is with a heavy heart that I send this message to you. Hen will truly be missed. We have had so many memories with you all, certainly too many to name. Please accept our deepest condolences and love at this difficult time and know that in time your memories will overcome your pain. We send our love and prayers.
The Witmeyer Family
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