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Norma Treichler Obituary

Norma R. Treichler, of Bethlehem, formerly of North Plainfield, NJ, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Country Meadows of Bethlehem. She was the beloved wife of the late Lerin W. Treichler who passed in 1983. Born in Norwich, NY, she was a daughter of the late Allen E. and Ethel (Crandall) McNitt. She attended the Cortland State Teachers College and Pratt Institute for Dietetics, where she received an associates degree and later her BS degree. She worked as a dietician for many years and later for Nira Manufacturing retiring in 1991. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, where she had been active in the craft group and Presbyterian Woman's Group. It is also noted that earlier in her life, she was the first girls tennis champion of Norwich, NY. Survivors: She is survived by her children, Marylou Parker (Andrew), Dorothy Planer, Donald Treichler, Allen Treichler (Diane) and 4 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Allen McNitt and sister, Rita Tait. Services: Services will be at the convenience of her family with burial of her cremated remains later at Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains, NJ. Arrangements entrusted to James Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 28, 2025.

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Suzanne Minnich White

May 14, 2025

To the Family of Norma Treichler, I send my deep and sincere sympathy. I always remember your Mom as such an upbeat, positive, family-oriented, Christian woman. It was a pleasure to know her and be around her! May she rest in peace. With love from Sue (Minnich) White

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Betsy Keller

March 29, 2025

Norma was a sweet lady. A wonderful resident at Country Meadows. I drove her once or twice to appointments and she was a joy to chat with. Her tennis prowess in her youth was unmatched, even against boys!

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