Norma Howarth Indiana, Pennsylvania Obituary

Norma Howarth

<p>Norma Jean Howarth, 84, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 while at Indiana Regional Medical Center.</p> <p>The daughter of Jacque and Hazel (Craig) Howarth, she was born August 31, 1937 in Sligo, PA.</p> <p>Norma was a graduate of Redbank Valley High School in New Bethlehem, PA.&nbsp;&nbsp;She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in music education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.&nbsp;&nbsp;Norma taught music education in various school districts throughout Pennsylvania, Indiana, and West Virginia.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was also employed as a counselor and receptionist for Christian Counseling Center, Indiana, PA.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church she served as an Elder, Liturgist, and also sang in the Chancel Choir.&nbsp;&nbsp;Norma enjoyed singing and playing piano and organ in various choral groups including the Messiah Choir, Indi-Anna Chorus of Sweet Adelines International as well as numerous quartets.&nbsp;</p> <p>Norma was very creative, she enjoyed drawing, music, and art.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved to help plan themed parties.&nbsp;&nbsp;Norma loved spending time with her family whether it be vacationing, playing games or just being together.</p> <p>Surviving are her children, Wendy Wilson Varner and her husband, Robert; and Timothy Wilson and his wife, Elizabeth; grandchildren, Tessia Anders and her husband, Jared, James Wilson, Valerie Varner, Amy Varner, Lauren Wilson, and Jacque Wilson; great grandchildren, Hazel and Grace Anders; sister, Barbara Knight and her husband, Jeffrey; brother-in-law, Timothy Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;</p> <p>Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Jacque and Hazel Howarth; and a sister, Carol (Howarth) Wilson.&nbsp;</p> <p>Friends will be received on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A funeral service will immediately follow in the Lefdahl Chapel with Rev. Hanna, officiating.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent Sweet Adelines International, 9110 South Toldeo Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74137.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
August 31, 1937 - October 12, 202108/31/193710/12/2021
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