Norma L. Simmen passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Monongahela Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born June 21, 1924 in Monongahela, PA, the daughter of the late J . Albert Spence Sr. and Bertha Isaac Spence. She celebrated 52 years in loving matrimony with her late husband, Oscar N. Simmen, Jr., who passed away in 1998.

She resided at Lucetta Drive, Carroll Township, Lignelli Manor, and most recently at the Residence at Hilltop .

Norma was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, and in recent years joined True Vine Anglican Church in Monongahela .

Norma's mission was caring for and loving her family and friends.  She nurtured not only her children, but also her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a homemaker, Grace Lutheran quilter, gardener, and baker . She enjoyed puzzles, crocheting, good books, recipes, and especially bible studies. During WWII, she was employed at the draft board and Liggett's Spring & Axel as a railcar inspector . She was a proud member of the original Mother's Club, AARP, and Monongahela Historical Society. She graduated from Monongahela High School in 1942.

Left to cherish her memory is her brother, Paul Spence (Fay) of Hudson, FL . ; her children, Arlene (Wayne) Hammerstrom of Belle Vernon, Oscar Simmen, III (Donna) of Monongahela, Joyce O'Dell, (Dennis) of Monongahela, Noreen Tonti of New Eagle; grandchildren, Joseph Snodrass, Jr. (Amy), Jill Mascara (Jon), David Simmen (Jamie), Daniel Simmen, Michael O'Dell (Amanda), Sean O'Dell (Deidre), Carrie Codelka (Andrew), Kevin Hammerstrom (Jen); fifteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; many special nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brother, J . Albert Spence, Jr. (Rose); two sisters, Eliza J. Towner (Elmer), Margaret Van Kirk Lape (Albert); beloved son-in-law, William Tonti.

Due to Covid-19, Norma's wishes are for a private viewing at Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 4-8 PM.  Services will be held in the Frye Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11 AM with Pastor Regis Turocy officiating.  Internment will follow at Monongahela Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Monongahela Library or True Vine Anglican Church.