Norman Leigh Griffith

Norman Leigh Griffith obituary, Niles, OH

Norman Leigh Griffith

Norman Griffith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wm. Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC on Feb. 7, 2026.
Norman Leigh Griffith, age 75 of Burghill, OH passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1950, in Warren, OH.
Norman was a loving and caring person, always putting his family and friends first. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local #66 for forty-two years, and he lived to move dirt. After his retirement he had his 20 acres to continue his love of operating.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Goodrich Shobe.
He is survived by his sister, Nancy Agler of Bristolville; nieces, Corene (Kevin) Matyas of Gainesville, FL, and Holly (Giacomo) Matyas of Genoa, Italy; 2 great nephews; 1 great niece; and his adopted extended family.
Per his wishes there will be no services at this time. The family is in the care of Lane Funeral Home, Madasz Chapel with online condolences being made at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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