Obituaries
Norma (Hershey) Fernald Landis, 95
May 10, 2020
Norma H. Landis, 95, longtime resident of Mennonite Home, first day on earth, April 6, 1925, born in Lancaster to Harry and Elsie Hershey. First day in heaven, May 10, 2020.
She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her children, Dianne Winters, (Gary), Barbara Clawson, (Thomas), Carol Garman, (Phil), Mark Fernald, Daughter-in-law Carol Ruth, (David), 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, Raymond Landis and son, Charles Fernald, Jr.
The family is grateful for the loving and excellent care given to Norma over the 17 years that she resided at the Mennonite Home. Special thanks to the staff of Good’s Run and Trout Run for their love and care and being part of Mom’s family when we could not be there. We are also grateful for the Benevolent Care Fund of the Mennonite Communities that allowed for Mom’s continued excellent care.
There will be a funeral service on Friday, May 15, 2020 that will be Live Streamed for extended family and friends beginning at 11:30AM from the Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, Strasburg, PA. Due to the COVID-19 guidelines we are limited to 10 family members in attendance who will be contacted directly by the family. Burial will be in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Norma’s name to Mennonite Home Communities, Benevolent Care Fund, 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601.
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Condolences to the Family
May 15, 2020
Norma was a sweet lady to have known – we worked for the same cpmpany – NCS – for a good many years and it was always fun to have her around – to hear her wisdom and her no nonsence ways – always with a listening ear.
Shirley Paul
May 15, 2020
Knowing this family is such an honor, which speaked very highly of its matriarch. Norma, you will truly be missed. I’m a firm believer that you are at peace, and the sunny sky today is proof of that. I also believe we are supposed to be at certain places at certain times, and I was supposed to be with you. Dianne, Bar and Carol I truly thank you for allowing me the privilage to get to know your family, and am keeping you in my prayers <3
Terri WIlson
May 15, 2020
I have been truely Blessed to have known Norma. She will be greatly missed by us all on Trout Run. She was a very sweet lady. Having known her for a long time, first on Goods Run and then when moving to Trout Run . The memories of her laughter will forever be with me. Norma may you now have peace and rest in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Linda Greenawalt- Mennonite Home, Trout Run
May 15, 2020
My sweet Norma,,May her soul sleep in peace,, it was a blessing caring for Norma, i will miss our little talk and most of all i will miss seeing Diane,Carol and Barb (&Zoey).. You ladies have been so dedicated to your mom over the years that i have gotten to know u,, Norma was bless with wonderful children,,,. May the good memories of her stay fresh in your hearts,, prayers from Ro! Mennonite home Trout Run.
Rohanie Mondal
May 15, 2020
I will always remember Norma and her infectious giggle & laugh and her sparkly eyes! She was an amazing Mom and great friend of our Hull family from years gone by. Many fond memories of her as I spent oodles of time at their Strasburg farmhouse with her daughter Barb. She’s got all the angels laughing by now I’m sure!
Becky A Nickles
May 14, 2020
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints”.
May you be comforted by the truth of the Word in this time of loss.
Praying for you, Carol, and for all of the family.
Stan & Bev Line
May 13, 2020
I worked with Norma for many years at National Computer Systems and will always remember her fondly. She was a stellar example of how everyone should live their lives and treat people-we are all richer for having known her. To her children and grandchildren, you were the center of her life and there was nothing she enjoyed more that telling stories about all of you. She loved you dearly and I hope all your warm and wonderful memories of her will bring you comfort in the coming days. I know she will be honored in heaven!
Carol Harting
May 13, 2020
My thoughts and prayers for the family. I remember your mom with such fondness. Her generosity and love to us college “kids” stays with me to this day. So much love and laughter on the many weekend jaunts to Strasburg. She truly was an angel among us.
Linda Diesi
