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Norma Dormer Obituary

YORK Norma J. (Holtzapple) Royer Dormer, 80, died March 12, 2009, at Manor Care South. Norma was born in Shiloh, on April 10, 1928, a daughter of the late Walter and Annie (Melhorn) Holtzapple. She was the owner of the former Norma Royer Bridal Shop, the Personal Touch Gift Shop and the former Norma and Company. She attended Shiloh Lutheran Church. The visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the John W. Keffer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 902 Mt. Rose Ave. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Margie Smith officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Lutheran Cemetery. Norma is survived by three sons, Marshall S. Royer of York, Thomas E. Royer of York, and Stephen A. Royer of East Prospect; a daughter, Candace A. Spataro of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; ten grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; a sister, Mae Sipes of Shiloh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc. South Central PA Chapter, 3544 North Progress Ave. Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17011. www.kefferfh.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Mar. 16, 2009.

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Robert Varner

March 16, 2009

Marshall and family

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Rob, Karolyn, Will, and Annie

Toni Pratt

March 16, 2009

To the family of Norma, I am so sorry to hear of Norma's passing. I have been very good friends with her daughter and grandchildren for many many years. She is now at rest. My deepest sympathy to all of her family!!!! Love to you all Toni and Bud Pratt

Dan Urich

March 16, 2009

I am very sorry to hear about Norma's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

March 16, 2009

Tom,
My thoughts and prayers are with you

Love Constance

Pat Bigelow

March 16, 2009

I am sorry to hear of Norma's passing.

I knew her many years ago when I was a consultant for Fashion 220. She was a positive influence and helped to shape my adult life!

My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.

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