Norma H. Lechner, 80

August 18, 2015

Norma H. Lechner, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 18, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Born in East Meadow, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anselm and Hilja (Ojamo) Mantynen. Norma was the wife of Joseph R. Lechner who died in 2002.

Norma was known as a kind and compassionate person who saw the good in all. Norma was a woman of faith and taught Sunday School at Mt. Eden Lutheran Church for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was constantly surrounded by those she loved. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, shopping and vacationing in the Outer Banks with her family.

Surviving are her 6 children: Joseph P. Lechner of Levittown, NY, Sandra G. Emond, wife of Joe, of Salisbury, MD, Sharon A. Habanec, wife of John, of Lancaster, PA, Mark R. Lechner, husband of Karen, of Levittown, NY, Stacy J. Musser of Lancaster, PA and Todd G. Lechner of Lancaster, PA; 9 grandchildren: Chris, Michael, Kirsten, Kyle, Alexa, Blake, Ashley, Grace and Dylan; 6 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers: Harry and Peter Mantynen.

Norma was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Curtis Musser.

Friends will be received from 6-8 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2015; and again from 10-11 AM with a Funeral Service to follow on Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be in Mount Eden Lutheran Church Cemetery, Quarryville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Caring Hospice Services, 101 Good Drive, 1st Floor, Lancaster, PA 17603.