Norma Lee Shenkle Bellwood, Pennsylvania Obituary

Norma Lee Shenkle

Norma Lee “Cookie” Shenkle, 84, Bellwood died Tuesday morning January 12, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. She was born June 17, 1936 in Dubois, daughter of the late Harry W. and Mary (Russell) Shenkle. Surviving are a nephew, Roger B. Shenkle of Jessup, Md.; a niece, Lisa A. (Rick) Schiappacasse of Pasadena, Md.; and her sister in law, Lois Shenkle of Littlestown. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald H. Shenkle. Norma retired as director of Blair County Children and Youth Services. She was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and a member of Logan’s Valley Baptist Church, Bellwood. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading and doing crossword puzzles. Cookie also enjoyed volunteering her time at The Hope Center, Bellwood. Friends will be received from 1 to 2pm, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc. Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 2pm, Saturday at the funeral home, Pastor Stan Gill officiating. Interment will be at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.
June 17, 1936 - January 12, 202106/17/193601/12/2021
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Lisa
March 21, 2021
Sadly, the day before Aunt Norma’s funeral service, our mother took very ill and was incapacitated. As there was no one else to call on on such short notice, I remained behind to care for Mom while my brother represented what is left of our little family. I would like to... Continue Reading
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Lisa
March 21, 2021
Sadly, the day before Aunt Norma’s funeral service, our mother took very ill and was incapacitated. As there was no one else to call on on such short notice, I remained behind to care for Mom while my brother represented what is left of our little family. I would like to... Continue Reading
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Kay Balestino
January 15, 2021
Norma was a caseworker during our many years of providing foster care, which started in the mid-seventies. She helped and encouraged me and my husband over the years with our first little girl. We thank her and will always remember her kindness and professional approach ... Continue Reading
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Rick & Nancy Beatty
January 15, 2021
Norma was a wonderful friend. I (Rick) remember her as she visited when I was young. Nancy & I connected again with her through the ministry of The Hope Center. she had a heart for others and we are grateful for the opportunity to have known her.
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Funeral Home
January 14, 2021
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