Port Allegany- Norma J. DeHaven, 89, formerly of Grimes District Road, went to be with the lord on Wednesday (March 06, 2024) at Sena Kean Manor, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 04, 1934, she was the daughter of Clifford and Neva C. McNeil Grimes.  On June 26, 1954, at the Free Methodist Church in Port Allegany, she married Donald A. DeHaven who preceded her in death on February 02, 2010. They were married for 55 years.

Norma was a 1953 graduate of Port Allegany High School. She was previously employed by Sylvania, Cameo Doll Factory in Port Allegany, and then retired as a seamstress from Ethan Allen.

She was previously a member of the Pennsylvania Women’s Bowling Association and was a State Champion in 1983.  Also, she was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America, Enchanted Mountain Snowmobile Club, and previously attended the Free Methodist Church of Port Allegany where she was a Sunday School Teacher.

Norma enjoyed bowling, hunting, and had many stories to tell, snowmobiling, crafting and attending craft bazaars. She also enjoyed spending her summer weekends camping at the former Foote Rest Campground in Mt. Jewett. Norma also was an avid animal lover and loved to bake.

Surviving are three daughters, Karen S. and Lisa D. DeHaven of Melbourne, Fl., Paula J. (Daniel) Drabant of Silver Springs, Fl.; one brother, Edward Grimes of Port Allegany; two sisters, Shirley McDowell and Mary Lou Higley of Port Allegany; 11 grandchildren, Nicole DeHaven-Wells, Malory (Matthew) Foster, Malane (Chris Jeffcoat) DeHaven, Jessica (Devin Frame) DeHaven, Kevin DeHaven, Thomas, Hannah and Robert Landry, Alex (Brandy Moffett) DeHaven, Kari, Gregory Jr. and Dan DeHaven, and 18 great grandchildren, three of which she was especially close with, Blake McCoy, Reese Kinney and Abigail DeHaven.

Preceding her in death including her husband is one son Gregory D. DeHaven Sr. on February 26, 2010, and one brother Gerry Grimes on May 05, 2000.

Visitation will be held on Monday (March 11, 2024) at the Port Allegany, United Methodist Church, on Main St. from 2 to 4:00pm and 6 to 8:00pm, and on Tuesday from 11am to 1:00pm with funeral services immediately following, with Rev. Beth Rosler and Rev. Jim Cannistraci Co-officiating.  Burial will follow in Grimes District Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Allegany Senior Center, 216 N. Main St., Port Allegany, Pa. 16743 or the Port Allegany Ambulance Association, 22279 US Route 6, Port Allegany, Pa. 16743.

Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com