Norman Spiro

Norman Spiro Norman Spiro, aged 90, of Pleasant Gap, died Wednesday March 9, 2005, in his home. Born in the East Village neighborhood of New York City, he was the son of Sam and Rose Spiro. He was an electrical engineer, most recently for Gould Ocean Systems, and formerly for NASA. He had been a longtime member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County. Norman was active in several organizations dealing with the environment and with the concerns of the elderly. He was a lover of all types of music and an accomplished jazz and classical pianist. He was an avid reader and bridge player. He is survived by his son, Mark Spiro and his wife, Lolita, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughter Linda S., wife of Kenneth R. Herman, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Joseph Spiro, Joshua Spiro, Tyler Herman and Dylan Herman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gertrude. Memorial services will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Sierra Club or the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County. A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.