Norma E. Stocum Obituary

Norma E. Stocum

Norma E. Stocum, 77, of 18 West Water St., Friendship, passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2018 at her home. Born July 1, 1940 in Bolivar, NY, she was the daughter of Roland and Lucetta Havens Clark. On December 28, 1958 in Whitesville, she married Ira E. Stocum Jr. who predeceased her June 24, 2009.

Norma grew up in Wellsville, attended Wellsville High School and after her marriage to Ira, moved to Friendship and there her and her husband began to raise their family. During that period of time she was employed at the Wellsville Manor Nursing home for several years. Later she was caretaker for many people in Friendship and the surounding area, retiring in 2016.

She loved birds, doing puzzles, gardening, collecting recipe books, reading and going to the Seneca Casino. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with them.

She was a member of the Friendship and Richburg Senior Citizens Club and enjoyed the outings with her friends.

Surviving are two sons, Mike (Michelle Carlin) Stocum of Corning, NY and Dennis (Amber Carlin) Stocum of Friendship; three daughters, Denise Stocum, Lori (Tim) Bowker and Barbara (Jason) Davis all of Friendship; 20 grandchildren and 56 great grandchildren; three sisters, Roseanna (Chester) McCasslin of Woodhull, NY, Grace Kay Duell of Wellsville and Janet Thurston of Wellsville; and several nieces and nephews.

Norma was predeceased by a brother James Clark Sr.

Friends may call at the Treusdell Funeral Home, Friendship on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 11:00 to 1:00 pm where funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on January 27, 2018. The Rev. Robert Mackmer of Belfast will officiate and burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Friendship Free Library. Online condolences for the family can be expressed by clicking the button below.