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Norma Leitzel Obituary
She was born May 1, 1922, in Herndon, a daughter of the late John and Ida (Wilkinson) Zerby. On Oct. 22, 1942, she married Leon B. Leitzel who preceded her in death on March 13, 1994.
She was a graduate of the former Herndon High School.
Norma was a homemaker and along with her husband had owned and operated the former Leon Leitzel TV and Appliance Store in Klingerstown.
She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, where she had been a former choir member, a member and Past Nobel Grand of the Idella Rebekah Lodge 58, Dornsife, and a member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge, Camp 433, Pitman.
Norma enjoyed crocheting, crafts, and cooking.
Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Larry Leitzel of Klingerstown, Glenn and Suzette Leitzel of Harrisburg, and David and Dana Leitzel of Elizabeth, Colo.; three grandsons, Lance, Stephen, and Derek Leitzel; three great-grandchildren, Loring, Mitchell, and Grace Leitzel; two brothers, Dr. J. Richard Zerby of Millersville and Alton Zerby of Millersburg; and three nieces and one nephew.
A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday with a memorial service at 7:30 conducted by the Idella Rebekah Lodge 58, Dornsife, at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown followed by the funeral at 11, with the Rev. Jan Mills officiating.
Burial in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery, Klingerstown.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the St. Michael's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, c/o P.O. Box 71, Klingerstown, PA 17941.
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Jim, Doris Harring
September 11, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to you in this time of your loss. Please be assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will remember Norma's ready smile and gentle spirit.
Barbara Leitzel
September 11, 2009
Larry, Glenn and David:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Sorry I couldn't be there with you but you are in my thoughts. I know you will deeply miss Norma, but she is so much better off. I'm glad God was good to her and didn't let things linger any longer. I am sure she and your Dad are together and watching down on all of you. Glad Lance was able to get to Klingerstown with his family this summer and am glad he was able to attend his grandmothers funeral. We love you all. Barb Leitzel
Dolores Tironi
September 10, 2009
Dear Larry,Glen,David and families,
So sorry I can't be with you for Aunt Norma's funeral, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many memories of the times we spent together over the years. Your Mom was always so kind to me. I'm glad we had the reunion this past July- a chance to be together and chat a little. I remember reading this somewhere or someone told me"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure". my love to you all.
September 10, 2009
Dear Larry, I want to express my sympathy to you and your family. I am very sorry to hear about your mother. Hope all is well with you and your family. Bob Laudenslager
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Den & Sue Keen
September 9, 2009
Larry, Glenn and David
No words can express how bad we feel about Aunt Norma's passing. We had so much fun with her the past few years, especially since Larry was up there, and we are really going to miss those times. She is now in Heaven with Leon and those who went before her, smiling and talking non-stop telling all the stories we all heard so many times. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Den and Sue
Gary Maurer
September 9, 2009
Our prayers are with all of you. Unfortunatly due to the distance and time restrains I will be unable to help you celebrate Aunt Norma's time with us. I know her and my Dad (Max) are telling their usual stories. She was a special Aunt to us all and will surley me miss by all who loved her. Especially here in Texas with my family.
Maria Evans-Leibenguth
September 9, 2009
Dear Dave,
Just happened to be looking at the obituaries when I saw your mother's. I know it's been a VERY long time and we have lost touch. (I am now remarried, that's why the different name)
I didn't want to let the moment go by to express my sympathy to you... I am very sorry about your mother! I hope all is well with you and Dana and your family otherwise.
Pastor Bob Johnson
September 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Norma was a good friend, a good Cub Scout Den Mother, a wonderful Christian who served her church faithfully. I have so many memories of those days in the early 70's.
Robert & Betty Wolfe
September 8, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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