Norma J. Merrick

January 9, 1939 - September 29, 2019

Norma J. Merrick, 80, of Rome, PA passed away Sunday evening, September 29, 2019 at her home following declining health. Norma was born in Stevensville, PA on January 9, 1939, the daughter of Hiram Warner and Ethel Alice Sorber Warner. Norma was employed in the wire drawing department at Sylvania Electric in Towanda for 7 years. Norma was active as an EMT with the Wysox Ambulance Association for 10 years. Surviving are her children, Dirk Preston and wife Linda of Towanda, Michael Preston of the Outer Banks, NC, Susan Goodwin and husband Marvin of Binghamton, NY, Nancy Preston and Tom Thorne of Whitney Point, NY, Wendy Bean and husband Mike of Rome, PA, 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, her brother, Wayne Warner of Herrick Township, PA as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Norma was predeceased by her husband, Carlyle “Pete” Merrick on December 15, 1992, brothers, Gail, Hiram Jr., and Charles Warner, sisters, Lucille Inman and Shirley Warner. The funeral and committal service will be held Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA with Rev. Robert W. Martin officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the Rome Cemetery, Rome, PA. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.