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John W. "Jack" Norton

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Feb 6 1942
Apr 9 2020
78 Years
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

John W. "Jack" Norton, 78, of Parkesburg, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Brandywine Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Hilma Morgan Norton with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Joseph Norton and Hazel Skiles Norton. 

Jack was an area resident all his life and a 1960 graduate of the Octorara High School. After graduated he served in the US Marine Corps. He was employed by the former Lukens Steel Company but he will best be remembered as a professional baseball umpire. Jack also served his community as a volunteer fireman with the Parkesburg Volunteer Fire Company.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by seven children; Dennis Norton and wife Sheila of Atglen, Vincent Norton and wife Liz of Leola, John H. Norton of Kinzers, Roxanne Dowell and husband Dave of Florida, Joanne Lepore and husband Mike of Gap, Toni Hoopes and husband Dean of Lancaster and Lee Bowman and 12 grandchildren. 

 Due to the current restriction on public gatherings, services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned and announced at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com 

Condolences

 

Dear Hilma ... remember your dear one so well .... precious visits to Chuch of the Open Bible .... each of you extended a love that only could have been born in the very heart of the Lord Jesus ..

Please know that we ache for you at this time and for your family ... a difficult loss and at a most sobering 'hour' in our naiton ...

Here for you ....  Jack and Sue Crans     Habakkuk 3:17-19

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MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF A BROTHER MARINE.   KARL F. SCHUBERT

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Dear Hilma,

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Praise the Lord we know where he is now! Can you even imagine celebrating Easter with our precious Jesus! I hope know that gives you comfort! 
Be strong and know that you will see your beloved John in a little while!

 

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Dear Hilma and family, 

I'm so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I met Jack many years ago working at Longenecker's pharmacy. Jack was one of those customers who told me exactly how he felt. We would always have conversations about practically anything. He always made me laugh when he was grumbling about something. He had a big heart deep down. Jack and Hilma were always one of my favorite customers. Hilma, I'll keep you in my prayers. Please know I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. 

 

 

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Hilma, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. I also rejoice with you on this Easter Sunday knowing that, because He lives, Jack Is safe at home with his Savior 🙏🏿❤️

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Dear Hilma sorry for your lost jack will be sorely missed. I remember all the things jack has told me about umpiring, and taught along the way for me to be a better umpire. I remember watching jack umpire in the west Chester adult. My prayers and thoughts are with your family at your time of need. May god lay his healing hand upon you and your family. 

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Dear Hilma & Family,

George and I were sorry to about Jack's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Geore and Karen Budzik

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Hilma, I was so sorry to hear of Jack's passing.  Although no words can really help to ease your loss, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers  

 
 
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Hilma,  Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family.   Jack is rejocing with the Lord and I am sure he already has a baseball team lined up that  he is the umpire.   

Deepest sympathy 

Tina and Gary Myers

 

 

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Denny & Family we are so sorry for your loss at this time. Our deepest sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace.

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I'm so sorry Hilma. I think of you often. Prayers

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I live out of the area so news travels slow. I am very sorry to hear that Jack died. I met him on the Little League baseball field in the 1980's. Jack had a desire and gift to umpire games for our youth. He enjoyed the players from whatever team and interacted with the parent/coaches as both a fair but a stern umpire who also was a teacher to the coaches. I was one of those coaches that Jack taught. As I progressed through the years as Jack and I developed a friendship over baseball. When I was about done being a volunteer parent coach, it was Jack who encouraged and got me into being a PIAA Baseball Umpire. Jack was my assigner through those years until I retired and moved out of the area.
I will always have great memories of Jack and reflect on how he impacted my life.
Jack's service is done in this life but he fulfilled his mission by passing along wisdom, knowledge and community spirit.

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