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Norman H. Hollenbach

Norman Hollenbach Obituary

Norman H. Hollenbach, 71, of Kunkletown died on Monday, Aug. 8, in VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.

He was born on Nov. 20, 1933, in New Tripoli, son of the late William J. and Florence B. (Snyder) Hollenbach.

He worked at the former Freihofer Bakery before retiring. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He was a 1952 graduate of Slatington High School.

He is survived by four sisters: Mary Handwerk of Nazareth, Rachel Kistler of Quakertown, Dorothy, wife of John Hutchinson of Denver, and Carol, wife of Rev. David B. Schaeffer of Nazareth; niece, Kitty Handwerk; nephews: Richard Handwerk, J. Ben Schaeffer and David W. Schaeffer; loving caregivers, Dennis and Anna Smale, with whom he resided. He was predeceased by brother, William A.; and sister, Anna Birdsall.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, in St. Peter's Union Cemetery, Lynnville.

Call will be from noon until 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, in the Shepherd's Room of St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 S. Broad Street, Nazareth.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VA Medical Center of Wilkes-Barre, c/o Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

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Published by Pocono Record on Aug. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Norman Hollenbach

13 Entries

Andrea Hageman

August 16, 2005

Meeting Norman was a touching moment in my life. I used to waitress at Hotel Jonas, and every Sunday afternoon when business was slower, Norman would come with a bagful of "penny rolls" (tootsie rolls). He would sit and we would talk for and hour or two about everything. He used to pinch my cheek and tell me "You're a good lookin dutch". Norman, I will miss your funny jokes and your singing too. You always had a way of brightening everyone around you. You took your final ride "up" to heaven where you can sing and dance for the angels and our Lord. I will miss you, God Bless.

the Good Family

August 16, 2005

We did not know Norman's name until he passed away, but we referred to him as "the little man" for many years since his first encounter with our family at the Sunset Diner. What I knew to be true is confirmed here as I read this guestbook- Norman was small in stature, but left a large mark in the lives of those he lived among. When our time comes, we should all be so missed as Norman will be. Blessings to his family.

Rick, Cathy, Tim, Matt, Andrea, Jenn, and James Hageman

August 15, 2005

Dear Norman, the Smale Family, his Family, and Friends,

You've touched the lives of so many people! Shortly after moving to the Jonas area a number of years back, we found you at the Sunset, where you immediately approached us and told us your name, then went on telling us your jokes, acting like you knew us for years. Later, our daughter Andrea started working at the Hotel Jonas, came home one night and told us about you. Over the years we watched you wave, swinging your arms, smiling, whatever, be it at home, the market, on a corner, the hotel, or at the Sunset. You always made us smile! We gave you a rides, never seeming to care which direction up or down 534. You always made our days brighter, and we noticed they day you "moved on", was not as bright. We all know you made this earth a better place and we know "Heaven" is brighter, today. God Bless You, Norman, you will be sadly missed by our Family! Stormin' Norman, the Flying Dutchman!

JANET AND JEFF FISHER

August 12, 2005

NORMAN, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR COMPANY, AT THE DINER OR AT THE STORE, LOVED YOUR ELEPHANT JOKES AND SONGS, KEEP ON TELLING JOKES AND SINGING. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Joan Walker

August 12, 2005

I met Norman several years ago at the Smale's Farm Store. Whenever Norman was there, he would ask me if I was "going up or down." But no matter what direction I was going, Norman would always being going in the same direction. He either wanted to be dropped off at the Jonas Market or Hotel. I will miss Norman's jokes and his little ditties. God bless you, Norman. I know you went directly into heaven. There was no "going up or down" for you. You went directly "UP". You will be sadly missed.

BARBARA(BONNIE) SERFASS HOWELL

August 11, 2005

Hollenbach Family, I met Norman many years ago, when he became friends with my brother LeRoy Serfass. I have many memories of your family farm, picking potatoes and then your mother feeding everybody. I remember the homemade bread(I can still smell it.) We saw Norman many times over the years and he always had a joke and a story. Ilost my brother a few years ago, so I know Norman and my brother are catching up on stories and jokes. Our Condolences to the Hollenbach Family. Barbara Serfass Howell

Carla Howell

August 11, 2005

I was truly saddened when my husband called to tell me of Norman's passing.

You were truly a special and one of a kind person who I will miss dearly. Like people previously mentioned, we shared rides, jokes and smiles. You were always trying to buy me something at the store, so generous, always asking for a movie date with my mother in law and always sang me wonderful ditties. I will miss your presence here on earth...but will look above to see you joking with others and making them laugh as you did with us here on earth. God bless you and keep you. To sum it up Norman...you were a pure and wonderful human being.

John Schreibmaier

August 10, 2005

I first met Norman when I moved to this area about 20 years ago. He was the nicest person I ever met. May he rest in peace.

Vera Maria Knapp

August 10, 2005

Dearest Norman, you will be sorely missed. However, you are now entertaining the "higher" entities -- angels and, perhaps, Our Lord. I am sure your contagious sense of humour and your "family-oriented" jokes are a big hit up in the heavens. Rest in peace, dear man, you have brightened more than a dozen grey days for me. Whenever I saw you standing in front of the Farm Store and at the Diner, I could be sure of a happy and entertaining co-pilot; for you were always full of jokes and happy things to say, whenever you happened to "wave" for that ride home... sleep in heavenly peace, dearest Norman. You will never be forgotten. And, when my time comes and I leave this world, I hope to see you again. So, make sure to come up with some new jokes, for I'm looking forward to listen to you tell them.

E - I - E - I - O!!!!

Kerry Knapp

August 10, 2005

I met Norm when I moved to this area and began my travels up and down Rt. 534. With a wave and smile he could always be counted on to brighten your day. Norm had a kind word or joke for everyone that he met. I never met someone who didn't have a mean bone/spirit until Norm. He will be missed. I hope that we can all find within ourselves a little bit of "Norm". What a better world it might be.

Mary Sciandra

August 10, 2005

Norman was a gift from God. His joy and love of life reminded all of us

the true meaning of life..the joy, love and laughter you share with others.

Norman, I know the angels are singing with you! Thank you for brightening my days...I'll miss you!

JENNIFER YOUNKER

August 10, 2005

WE HAVE KNOWN NORMAN SINCE WE WERE KIDS. ALWAYS HAD A JOKE TO SHARE OR A SONG TO SING. HE TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES WITH HIS SMILE AND HAPPY DISPOSITION. DON'T WE ALL HOPE WE COULD AFFECT THOSE AROUND US THE WAY HE TOUCHED OUR LIVES

Dorothy Holmes

August 10, 2005

Norman was a wonderful man. He made me smile and always had a good word.

Thank you, Norman, for your hugs, kisses and "Dutch good luck"

Thank you for the brownie, the day we shared a sandwich and your never ending jokes.

Thank you for loving my children, sending my son cards while in Iraq, hugs and kisses to Kate during a very hard time in her life and always offering my Grandchildren a song.

Norman had a great gift that not many of us will ever know.....love of man-kind. I love you Norman and will miss our "rides", and the "wave" from the farm store that I will always look for.

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