Judith L. Norris

Judith L. Norris, 74, of Ohioville passed away peacefully at home on Saturday March 5, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 29, 1941, in Philipsburg, PA, Judy was the daughter of the late H. Lynford Conrad and R. Betty Conrad. She was a 1962 graduate of Philipsburg State General Hospital, Philipsburg, PA with a registered nursing degree. After graduating, Judy worked at New York City Hospital, Tyrone Hospital, PA as well as McKeesport Hospital. She ended her career by retiring from the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center.

Judy was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church, Brighton Township and enjoyed being a member of Grace Marie Circle. She was a loyal member of the American Cancer Society acting as chairman of the Daffodil Days Campaign. Judy was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening. She loved spending time at her cottage in Huntingdon County, PA as well as boating on Raystown Lake.

Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Frederick A. Norris, a daughter, Lynnette R. Norris, Beaver, a son John M. (Rozan) Norris, Ohioville, three beloved grandchildren, Rebecca and Whyatt Birge, Beaver, and Jocelynn Norris, Ohioville, two brothers, Sam (Peg) Conrad and Fred Conrad of Warriors Mark, PA.

Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. A funeral service will take place Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 11:00 am at Hope Lutheran Church, Brighton Township. An additional service will take place Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Old Stone Church, with interment following at the Old Stone Church Cemetery, James Creek, PA. A luncheon for family and friends will take place at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3156 Aitch Road, James Creek, PA. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Memorial contributions in Judy’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lutheran Church, Brighton Township., St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, James Creek, PA or a charity of your choice.

Judy’s family would like to recognize and thank Dr. Ferri and his staff for his care of Judy over the years. Also, a special thank you to the staff and nurses of Catholic Hospice for their friendship, love, and care of Judy, especially nurses Cheryl and Gabby.

God saw her getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around her and whispered “Come to Me” with tearful eyes we watched her suffer, and saw her slowly fade away. Although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard- working hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.