Norma Jean Arner, 93, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday morning, October 22, 2022, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Arner was born on March 9, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Schnur) Sorokach. She was a 1947 graduate of Sharon High School.

A dedicated wife and mother, Norma also worked at the former Sharon Store in downtown Sharon, and more recently at the former Kaufmann's and Macy's in the Shenango Valley Mall.

Upon the closing of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Norma became a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Sharpsville.

She was very active in her community and was the past President of the Patagonia Fireman's Ladies Auxiliary, and volunteered for the Shenango Valley Meals on Wheels and in the nursery school of the Buhl Club.

Norma loved crafts and was skilled in knitting, sewing, quilting and macrame. She had a deep love for her pets and African violets. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family and always looked forward to hosting her family gatherings.

Her husband, Melvin Arner, whom she married on November 24, 1949, passed away on April 22, 1989.

She is survived by five daughters, Linda Arner, Debra Arner, both of Hermitage, Diane Steh and her husband George, Kinsman, OH, Laurie Arner and her partner Jeffrey Brocklehurst, Mercer, and Amanda Arner, Sharon; a son, David Arner and his wife Judy, Lake Placid, FL; twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Carol Sebastian and her husband Daniel, Hermitage; and a sister-in-law, Nona Sorokach, Weserville, OH.

In addition to her parents and husband, Norma was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Sorokach; and a great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Steh.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to either the Shenango Valley Meals on Wheels, 396 Buhl Blvd., Sharon, PA 16146 ; or the Shenango Valley Animal Shelter, 2599 Broadway Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148 .

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (10/25/2022) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday (10/26/2022) in St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 311 West Ridge Ave., Sharpsville , with Rev. Stan Swacha, as celebrant.

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.