J. McMichael Obituary

J. Norman McMichael, 87, of Palmyra passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at Londonderry Village. He was the husband of Frances A. (Meyer) McMichael to whom he was married 66 years.
Born in Little Britain Twp., Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Maude (Head) McMichael. Norm was a 1955 graduate of Hershey High School and was a co-owner of H.L. Meyer, Inc. He was a member of the Palmyra Church of the Brethren, former member of the Masonic Lodge #226, Izaak Walton League, and past president of the Rotary Club. In his retirement he enjoyed work as a maintenance manager for Cleona Boro, fishing at his cottage at Lake Strauss, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Frances, he is survived by two daughters Lori, wife of Barry Fisher of Fredericksburg, and Susan, wife of Alan Graves of Annville; six grandchildren Nicole, wife of Eric Smith, Ashley, wife of David Centini, Matthew Graves and partner Rachael, Emily McMichael, Hannah McMichael, and Madison McMichael; one great-granddaughter Lucy Centini; two brothers William McMichael and Danny McMichael; one sister Doris McMichael. Norm was preceded in death by his son Scott B. McMichael; four brothers Lewis, Albert, Malcolm, and Lester McMichael; seven sisters Freida Bellamy, Anna Champagne, Edith Adams, Emmalee Currence, Eleanor Geesaman, Wanda Via, and Ruthanne Kriner.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2PM from Palmyra Church of the Brethren, 45 N. Chestnut St., Palmyra, PA 17078. Inurnment will be private. A visitation will be held from 1PM until the time of his service at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Londonderry Village Good Samaritan Fund, 1200 Grubb Rd., Palmyra, PA 17078 in his memory.