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Norma Huffman

Norma Jean Huffman

Norma Jean (Rice) Huffman, 71, of Evans City passed away Friday at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township.

Born Feb. 24, 1944, in Evans City, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (McCormick) Rice.

Norma was a longtime faithful member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Evans City, where she taught Bible school for over 20 years.

After 44 years of dedicated service, she retired from Mine Safety Appliances, MSA.

During her free time, Norma enjoyed reading James Patterson mystery novels and playing games with her family. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Ralph Huffman; her daughter, Sandra Matuke and her fiance, Shad Bailey, of Butler; her seven stepchildren, Joy Voeltzel of Forest Hills, Ralph “Jake” Huffman Jr. of Evans City, Rick Huffman of the South Hills, Ronald Huffman of Turtle Creek, Jill Huffman of the South Hills, Russell Huffman of Pittsburgh and Eddie Huffman of Pittsburgh; her sister, Lillian Burkert and her husband, Robert, of Prospect; her 13 grandchildren, Destiny, Jordan, Liam, Richie, Kaitlin, Tyler, Krystall, Rick Jr., Brendan, Harley, Lexis, James and Matthew; her two great-grandchildren, Presley and Kaydence; and her loving siamese cat, Sammy.

HUFFMAN — The family of Norma Jean (Rice) Huffman, who died Friday, June 19, 2015, will welcome friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Boylan Funeral Home, 116 E. Main St., Evans City.

A funeral ceremony will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Harmon, officiating. She will be laid to rest at the Butler County Memorial Park.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made in her honor in support of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 330 E. Main St., Evans City, PA 16033.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Norma’s family at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.

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