Norma J. Stein 1932-2023

Norma was born on March 27, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Irvin and Margaret Mansfield Gingrich.

She was a graduate of South High School and continued her education by becoming a practical nurse. In addition to being a nurse, she was a loving homemaker who loved to cook, bake, and keep her home clean.

Norma will be deeply missed by her children, Karen (Larry) Postlethwait and Earl (Lori) Stein III; grandchildren, Ron Hardman Jr., Shannon (Brian) Battaglia, Jason (Jovy) Hardman, Colette (Todd) Schnulo, Earl Stein IV, Cody Stein and Heidi Hoffstetter; great-grandchildren, Hanna Hardman, Olivia Hardman, Jackson Battaglia, Abigail Battaglia, Melanie Tarin and Emily Tarin; sister, Kathleen Heavener; brothers, William (Ann) Gingrich and Richard (Sharon) Gingrich; sister-in-law, Thelma Gingrich; and son-in-law, Randy Hoffstetter.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Earl William Stein II, whom she married on Nov. 5, 1952, and who passed away on Oct. 8, 2008; daughter, Linda Hoffstetter; and brothers, Kenneth and James Gingrich.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at First Church of God, located at 541 S. High St., Cortland. Funeral services will follow at noon.

Burial will take place at Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Church of God in Norma’s memory. Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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