Harry E. Norton

Harry E. Norton, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at the Mennonite Home.

He was the loving husband of Frances “Anne” Blackburn Norton. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Edgar and Annie Laurie Rorar Norton.

Harry graduated from Stevens Trade, later proudly serving in the U.S. Navy “Seabees.” He retired from Armstrong World Industries as a carpenter.

He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, and being at the mountains.

Surviving besides his wife are three sons, John, husband of Tina Norton of Lancaster; Jeff Norton of Mantua, NJ; and Harry, husband of Nancy Norton of Lancaster, PA; three grandsons, Kyle, Andrew, and Evan; and one granddaughter Ashley.

He was predeceased by his two sisters: Betty Miller and Nancy Yetter.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 23rd at 11:00 A.M. at Christ United Methodist Church, 935 East Walnut Street Lancaster, PA 17602 with the Rev. Roseann M. Goldberg officiating. Friends may call at the church the day of the service from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment in Riverview Burial Park. Contributions in his memory may be made to Thaddeus Stevens Foundation at 740 East End Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602 or to the Christ United Methodist Church at the address shown above.