Norman Robert Means

Norman Robert Means, local Elizabethtown icon, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 in the Rheems Nursing & Rehab Center at the age of 79. He was born Sunday, April 7, 1935 in Elizabethtown to Kathryn (Means) Naugle.

Norman resided in his apartment in Elizabethtown for 36 years. He was well known by the residents in Elizabethtown for his hitchhiking across town; the tradition of giving Norman a ride spanned multiple generations. He was a faithful man, alternating his attendance each week between Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ and Elizabethtown Church of God. He enjoyed reading the Bible and was involved in prayer groups. Norman was crafty with his hands enjoying woodworking, building birdhouses and cradles. He was well loved and touched many lives, Norman will be greatly missed.

He is survived by a sister, Gloria Poulos and husband Charles; 6 nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Alice A. Cooper.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 28th at 2 PM at Miller-Sekely Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 N. Market St., Elizabethtown 17022 with Pastor Steve Lane officiating. Family and friends are invited for visitation from 1 PM until time of the service. Burial will follow in Mt. Tunnel Cemetery, Elizabethtown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ, 996 E. High St., Elizabethtown 17022 or Elizabethtown Church of God, 144 S. Market St., Elizabethtown 17022.