Obituary of Norma Rae Roof

Mrs. Norma Rae Roof, 86, of 41063 Mystic Park Rd., Hydetown passed away at 1:25 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at the Titusville Area Hospital. Mrs. Roof was born on March 14, 1928, in Titusville to the late Floyd and Leola White McGinnis. She married Robert A. Roof on March 25, 1950, in North East. Norma and Robert were looking forward to celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary next month. She attended school in Pleasantville. Mrs. Roof was formerly employed by Loblaw’s from 1952 to 1961, Hawk’s Grocery from 1961 to 1974 and was last employed by the Titusville Area School District for 14 years as the cafeteria manger. She retired in 1988. Norma was a member of the Hydetown Vol. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, bowling, traveling and camping. Mrs. Roof is survived by her husband, Robert A. Roof of Hydetown; a daughter, Cathy Heighley of Canal Fulton, OH; a son, Larry Roof of Hydetown; 3 grandchildren, Beth Heighly and companion Adam Hoch of Canal Fulton, OH, Jason Heighley of Canal Fulton, OH, Jacob Roof and wife Kathy of Titusville; and a great grandson, Seth Roof. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Roof; a brother, James McGinnis; and two sisters, Nancy Walters and Lila Baldwin. No calling hours will be observed. A private memorial service will be conducted at the Hennes-Garrett Funeral Home with Rev. Jeffrey Sterling, pastor of the Hydetown Baptist Church, officiating. Inurnment will be in Kerr Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hydetown Vol. Fire Department, 12666 Main St., Hydetown, PA 16328, or to the charity of one’s choice. If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.