Norman F. Lonas Sr.
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Norman F. Lonas Sr., 83, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, in West Chester, PA. He was the companion of Sharon A. Porter for almost 18 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar E. and Catherine E. (Golightly) Lonas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine N. Lonas who passed away in 2005.
Norman was an area resident all his life. He enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. He worked as a mechanic for Morelli/ Brian Hoskins Ford in Thorndale, PA. He was past president of Piston Poppers Raceway in Parkesburg for many years. He loved spending time at his bay house on the Chesapeake Bay in Earlville, MD.
Besides his companion, Sharon, he is survived by his children, Robert E. (Pauline) Yeagley of Oxford, PA, and Norman F. (Susan) Lonas Jr. of Coatesville, grandchildren;Melissa (Alex) Jenkins, Nikki (Charles) Garress, Steffanie (John) Truitt, and Kayla Lonas, five great-grandchildren; Lily, Emmett, Wyatt, Tucker, and Hadley, a sister, Betty Lawrence, many nieces and nephews, and furry friends, Piston, Roxy, Trixie, and Winter. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by siblings, Catherine Marsh, Barbara Mellinger, Peggy Simms, Olin Lonas, Bobby Lonas, and Buck Lonas.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, with visitation starting at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be private.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Condolences
Norm,
We are so sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family peace during this difficult time. With love, Tracy and Christi Clark
Sorry to see your gone old
Sorry to see your gone old friend.
so sorry
longtime friend, he was one of the best.
Our deepest condolances to
Our deepest condolances to the family. Sending prayers for you all during this difficult time, and hoping the lifetime of wonderful memories bring you peace and cimfort.
With love, Dave and Karen
A Good Man Known Since I was
A Good Man Known Since I was a Kid B&L Salvage Thoughts and Prayers for Sharon and the Family RIP 🙏🏼 💔
Thinking of you Sharon with
Thinking of you Sharon with love. 🙏
Ernie and Kathy
Sincere sympathy
Dear Sharon- so very sorry to hear this. Love and prayers headed your way
Norm, my heart breaks for you
Norm, my heart breaks for you and your family. Your dad was a good man. I’ll keep you all in my prayers. May God give you strength, comfort and peace at this difficult time. 💔
Norm was a very good mechanic
Norm was a very good mechanic, but more importantly a good friend that I worked with at the Ford dealership. He will be missed by many. Sending prayers to the family at this time of sorrow.