Norma E. Stocum, 77, of 18 West Water St., Friendship,
passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2018 at her home. Born July 1, 1940 in
Bolivar, NY, she was the daughter of Roland and Lucetta Havens Clark. On
December 28, 1958 in Whitesville, she married Ira E. Stocum Jr. who predeceased
her June 24, 2009.
Norma grew up in Wellsville, attended Wellsville High School
and after her marriage to Ira, moved to Friendship and there her and her
husband began to raise their family. During that period of time she was
employed at the Wellsville Manor Nursing home for several years. Later she was
caretaker for many people in Friendship and the surrounding area, retiring in
2016.
She loved birds, doing puzzles, gardening, collecting recipe
books, reading and going to the Seneca Casino. Most of all she loved her family
and spending time with them.
She was a member of the Friendship and Richburg Senior
Citizens Club and enjoyed the outings with her friends.
Surviving are two sons, Mike (Michelle Carlin) Stocum of
Corning, NY and Dennis (Amber Carlin) Stocum of Friendship; three daughters,
Denise Stocum, Lori (Tim) Bowker and Barbara (Jason) Davis all of Friendship;
20 grandchildren and 56 great grandchildren; three sisters, Roseanna (Chester)
McCasslin of Woodhull, NY, Grace Kay Duell of Wellsville and Janet Thurston of Wellsville;
and several nieces and nephews.
Norma was predeceased by a brother James Clark Sr.
Friends may call at
the Treusdell Funeral Home, Friendship on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 11:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on January
27, 2018. The Rev. Robert Mackmer of Belfast will officiate and burial will be
in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship. A memorial service will be held by the
family at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Friendship Free Library.
