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Norma M. Johnson, RN, 93, of Nanticoke, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
Born May 30, 1928, in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Narcis and Katherine Novak Zabiegalski. She was a graduate of Nanticoke High School, class of 1946, and received her nursing training at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, becoming a registered nurse in 1950.
Norma began her career at Nanticoke State Hospital from 1950 to 1955 and was a psychiatric nurse at the former Retreat State Hospital from 1955 to 1970, retiring due to an injury. She later was a Family Living Provider for the Mentor of Northeastern PA agency, providing loving care for children in her home for many years.
By Patrick Kernan pkernan@timesleader.com
Nanticoke resident Doris Merrill of Nanticoke holds a photograph taken on her wedding day in this 2015 file photo. Merrill, a World War II veteran, died Thursday at the age of 97.
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Veterans Doris Merrill and Albert Burkevage of the Veterans Affairs make Their way down Wyoming Avenue during the 2011 Memorial Day Parade. Merrill died Thursday at the age of 97.
Times Leader file photo
Times Leader file photo
Doris Merrill, a well-known local woman who served her country during World War II, passed away on Thursday at the age of 97.