Norman F. Hainer, Sr. ,76, of Washington passed away after a lengthy battle with alzheimers disease on November 3, 2018

He was born May 11, 1942 in Washington.  A son of the late Leslie Blaine and Catherine Highberger Hainer.

Norman was a 1962 graduate of Trinity High School.  He completed his apprenticeship at Kelly Industries and worked in various glass factories and mold shops until his retirement in 2004, from Ross Mold, in Washington.  Norman was a hard worker and enjoyed the many friendships he made over the years.  He was an outdoors man, enjoying hunting and fishing.

On June 12, 1965 he married Joyce McGrady, of Malden, who survives.  They enjoyed 53 wonderful years of marriage, in which she lovingly cared for him until the end.  He was the love of her life.

Also surviving are three children: Amy (David) Aubrecht of  Mars, PA, Laura (Frank Martinelli) Hainer, of Elizabeth, PA, and Norman (Kelly) Hainer of Westlake, OH.  Eight grandchildren: Max and Gus Aubrecht, of  Mars, Eugene, Morgan, Caleb and Tre Turner of Pittsburgh, and Jake and Evan Hainer of Westlake, OH.  One brother, Blaine (Christine) Hainer of Washington, two half sisters, many brothers- in- law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews.  Norman also left behind many long-time good friends and neighbors.

Deceased in addition to his parents, are a grandson, Benjamin Aubrecht.

Many thanks are given to the Lone Pine and Amity Fire Departments for their help and dedicated service.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday November 7, 2018 at the Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street Washington, PA.  where funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 8, 2018.  Interment will follow in the Lone Pine Cemetery, Lone Pine., PA.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lone Pine or Amity Fire Departments, or a charity of your choosing.  An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com