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Rosemary Zita Norton

1926 - 2014

BORN

1926

DIED

2014

Rosemary Norton Obituary

ROSEMARY ZITA NORTON went to be with God on May 13, 2014. One of ten children, she was born in 1926 on a farm in Pesotum, Illinois and her large family has always kept close ties including wonderful family reunions.

Rosemary was a loving wife and a caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as a dearly loved nanny for many years. She held especially fond memories of Hershey Pennsylvania where she raised her children, and also loved to reminisce about wonderful trips she took around the globe.

She was predeceased by her parents Leo and Kate Smith, her first husband Lewis Schaeffer, her second husband Bill Norton, and five siblings. She is survived by her three sons Tobias, Michael and Maxwell Schaeffer, seven grandchildren two great grandchildren, and four siblings.

Memorial contributions may be made to the non-profit organization BE-Hive, Inc. 205 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Frederick News-Post on May 14, 2014.

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