Norma T. Nickles-Bennett

Norma T. Nickles-Bennett, 90, formerly of East Third Street, Bloomsburg, died Wednesday evening, March 7, 2012 at the Bloomsburg Hospital. Born February 24, 1922 in Millville, she was a daughter of the late LaRue Marshall Thomas and Adra (Robbins) Thomas. Norma was a graduate of Millville High School and the Goodwin Business College of Williamsport. She was employed by the U. S. Navy Department, Bureau of Ordance, in Washington D. C., as a private secretary to Lt. Commander George Lockhart during World War II. She was also secretary to John Alden Knight, Author for Sports Magazines such as "Field and Stream" and originator of "Solunar Tables", in Williamsport. She was employed by the Williamsport Paper Company as secretary to the Vice President. Norma served as secretary in the Procurement Department of the U. S. Army Air Force, Brookley Field, Mobile, Ala. during World War II. After the War, Norma worked as Office Medical Assistant to Dr. George A. Rowland in Millville for 28 years, until his retirement. She was employed at Sears at the Columbia Mall, Bloomsburg until her retirement in May 1992. She was a member of the Mill-Green United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Church Choir. Norma was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Bloomsburg Chapter, # 279; the Ladies Auxiliary of the V. F. W, Post 804; a charter and life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #564 of Millville; a volunteer for the Bloomsburg Hospital Ladies Auxiliary; a life member of the Millville Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary; a member of the Rambler's Club of Muncy and the "39'ers Plus Club" of Unityville. She was also a member of the Millville Women's Civic Club and had served as President for two terms; the Millville Senior Citizens Club; the Hemlock Homemakers Club and had served as a hostess for the Berwick Christian Women's Club. Her first husband, Ervin A. Nickles preceded her in death on October 29, 1977 and her second husband, Horace D. Bennett, Jr. on August 12, 2007. Surviving are a daughter, Judy Leigh Steinmann and her husband, Kenneth, of Lewes, Delaware; a son, Gary Thomas "Tom" Nickles and his wife, Carol, of Millville; 5 grandchildren: Denise Frampton, Marshall Steinmann, Brian Nickles, Kristy Campbell and Corey Nickles and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, March 11th, 2012 at 3 P. M. at the Mill-Green United Methodist Church, State Street, Millville, with the Rev. Richard D. Leonard, her Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Millville Cemetery. Friends and Relatives may call Sunday from 2 PM until the time of the Service at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Building Fund, Mill-Green United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 470, Millville, PA 17846. Arrangements are under the direction of the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton.

Norma T. Nickles-Bennett

February 24, 1922 - March 7, 2012