Norma J. Marthey

Norma J. Marthey, age 89, of Orrville, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton, following a period of declining health.
Norma was born on June 10, 1936, in Burton City, Ohio, to the late Ervin and Ethel (Deneke) Campbell. She graduated from Orrville High School with the Class of 1954. On May 19, 1956, she married Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Marthey in Wooster. He preceded her in death on February 11, 2024.
She worked as a bookkeeper for Spray-A-Lawn and Amstutz Hatchery and later as a realtor with Ayers Real Estate in Orrville for 10 years, retiring in 1998.
Norma was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Red Hat Society, and the Aultman Orrville Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and gardening. She especially loved attending Memory Café on Mondays and never missed her 8 p.m. ice cream.
Surviving are her five sons, Ed Marthey of Wooster, Joe Marthey of Orrville, Jon (Sharon) Marthey of Orrville, Ron (Theresa) Marthey of Arthurdale, WV, and Don Marthey of Batavia; five grandchildren, Joanna Marthey of Orrville, Patricia (Evan) Schirf of Punxsutawney, PA, Nicholas Marthey of Cincinnati, Benjamin (Olivia) Marthey of Milford, and Autumn (fiancé Brian Smith) Marthey of Orrville; one great-granddaughter, Leighton Marthey; a sister, Sharon North of Columbus; and her faithful dog, Daisy.
In addition to her husband and parents, Norma was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Miranda Marthey; and two brothers, Richard and Elton Campbell.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on October 18, 2025, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 541 Spring Street, Orrville, with Fr. Ronald J. Turek as Celebrant. Friends may call following the service, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the St. Agnes Catholic Church, fellowship hall.
Burial of cremated remains will take place at St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery in Calmoutier, near Fredericksburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Aultman Hospice, 2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44708; Aultman Orrville Hospital Auxiliary, 830 S. Main St., Orrville, OH 44667; or to a charity of the donor's choice.