Nora Mae (Stoddard) Burnham

Nora was born Jan. 31, 1931, in North East, Pa., to Lynn A. and Virginia (Beatty) Stoddard. She married her husband, Edgar Burnham, on Oct. 3, 1947.

Nora had a passion for quilting, sewing and her extensive doll collection. She was a longtime active member of the Penn Shore Doll Club. She enjoyed camping, cross stitching and cooking.

In her younger years, Nora was an avid roller-skater. She attended the Findley Lake United Methodist Church. Nora was the proprietor of Nora’s Beauty Salon in Findley Lake for over 40 years.

Nora is survived by her son, Steven Burnham (Victor Olvera) of San Diego, Calif.; her daughter, Cynthia Cross of Findley Lake, N.Y.; three grandchildren: Stephanie (Tracy) Sweeney, Lauren Rothenberger (Dave Gibbs) and Nadine (Sean) Merry; four greatgrandchildren; three sister- in-laws: Judith, Donna and JoAnn Stoddard; also survived by several nieces and nephews and special friend, Paul Crosby.

Nora is predeceased by her parents, Lynn and Virginia Stoddard; her husband, Edgar Burnham; her daughter, Candace Burnham; seven siblings: Gladys Bennink, Sarah Erickson, Charles, Arthur, Paul, Kenneth and Thomas Stoddard.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, from 10-11 a.m. at the Findley Lake United Methodist Church, 2862 North Road, Findley Lake, N.Y., where a memorial service will follow at 11 am.

Memorials may be made to the Findley Lake United Methodist Church, 2862 North Road, Findley Lake, NY 14736, or the Findley Lake Volunteer Fire Department, 10372 Main St., Findley Lake, N.Y. 14736 or the Brevillier Village, 5416 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16511 or Community Connections, 2873 North Road, Findley Lake, NY 14736.

Arrangements by David J. Dengler, the SPITZER Funeral Home, Sherman, N.Y.