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Norma J. Weidlich, 84, The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Clyde and Anna (Kifer) Helsel.
She was married three times: first to Stanley R. Shaffer, who preceded her in March 2021; second to Ronald W. Robeson, who preceded her in October 2021; and third to Paul S. Weidlich, who preceded her in December 2015.
Norma is survived by four children: Jamie (Jay) McDuffie of Birmingham, Ala.; Michael (Theresa) Shaffer of LaGrange, Ga.; Kevin (Michelle) Shaffer of Dallas, Texas; and Susan (Paul) Furrer of Altoona; six grandchildren: Shannon (Ryan) Shaffer-Shannon, Dillon Shaffer, Sarina (Simms) Newell, Alaina Bonnet, Siera Shaffer and Matthew Furrer; three great-grandchildren: Kailah (Tristen) Fall-Hood, Cameron Shannon and Perrin Newell ; and a sister, Kay Merritts, of Hollidaysburg.
She was preceded in death by five sisters and a brother.
Norma was a 1959 graduate of Bean Hill High School, Martinsburg. She retired from Altoona Regional Hospital as head cashier from the Food Service Department with 34 years of service.
She was a member of Altoona First Church of God.
Norma enjoyed Nintendo Wii bowling, canasta, sewing, quilting and her Bible studies at Graystone.
Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.
A funeral service for Norma will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in the Stevens Memorial Chapel, by the Rev. Dale DiBernardinis. Committal will follow at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601; or to American Cancer Society in Norma's memory.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.