Norma G. Corse, R.N.

  Norma G. Corse, R.N., 76 of Pottsville died Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

  She was born April 13, 1942 in Ellwood City, a daughter of the late Andrew and Emma Bretz Greff.

  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Ellwood City and Allegheny General Hospital School of Nursing.

  Prior to retiring Norma taught LPNs and was medical surgical nurse for numerous hospitals in New York and Pennsylvania, a home health nurse for the Service Circle of the Kings Daughters and was a nursing consultant for the Schuylkill County Offices of Senior Services.

  Norma was a member Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, Order of the Eastern Star, Ellwood City, the former Good Samaritan Ladies Auxiliary, Pottsville Club Ladies Auxiliary, Schuylkill County Orchestra Auxiliary, a board member of the Retired Schuylkill County Senior Volunteer Program and served on numerous community groups.

  Norma enjoyed playing cards with her Tuesday Bridge Group.

  Surviving are her husband, Attorney Chester C. “Pete” Corse with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage with on August 7^th; 2 daughters, Kerry Corse Campion and her husband Thomas, Pottsville; Daun Corse Phillips, Orwigsburg; 3 grandchildren, Sarah Corse Campion, Andrew Corse Phillips, Jonathan Peter Phillips, Jr.; a sister, Andrea G. Zimmerman and her husband David, Aiken, S.C.

  Services will be held Saturday at 11AM from Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9AM until the time of services Saturday at the church. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 W. Arch St., Pottsville PA, 17901. Interment will be in St. John No. 2 Cemetery, Pottsville.

  Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

  Please share your memories and condolences with Norma’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com