Norma Preston Kretlow
September 23, 1926 - January 16, 2014
Obituary
Norma P. Kretlow of Aberdeen died Thursday, January 16 at Harford Memorial Hospital at the age of 87. She was the daughter of the late Warren and Mildred (nee McCommons) Preston. Mrs. Kretlow was a secretary at the Harford Democrat, and had worked at various other places of employment during her career. She enjoyed reading, sewing, shopping and spending time with her great grandchildren and other family members. Additionally, she was a volunteer at Harford Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Ricki K. Reith of Virginia; brother, Warren E. Preston of Churchville; sister, Wanda Shirley of Aberdeen; grandson, Eric Reith and great grandchildren, MacKenzie, Mathew and Madison. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Richard Kretlow (1995). A visitation will be held at the family owned Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Monday, January 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. G. Neale Wirtanen, will be at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Tuesday, January 21 at 11:00 AM. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Kretlow may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Online condolences may be left for the family at
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Mon Jan 20, 2014 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Mon Jan 20, 2014 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Tue Jan 21, 2014 @ 11:00 AM EDT
St. Pauls' Lutheran Church • 201 Mt. Royal Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Jim, Gretel and Ellie
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We will miss you dearly Mrs. Norma! Over the past 7 years you enlighted our lives and made our neighborhood a wonderful place. We will miss you dearly!
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Edith Goldsmith
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It was a shock to hear of Norma's sudden death. We will miss her on Sundays at St.Paul's where she brought MacKenzie, Mathew and Madison regularly. My condolences goes out to Marsha, Eric and children, as well as the rest of the Family at this time.
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Karen and Steve Weaver
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Our dear Norma, always there to comfort. Never judgmental, with a wonderful sense of humor and confidence. A loving family woman and friend. Truly a genuine lady. Our family will miss you dearly.
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Deborah A. mayhew
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Dear Ricki & extended family, I am so sorry to hear of Norma's passing. I would have been there to her funeral but, I had surgery on Jan. 20th. We had many a good time in our earlier years at the Kretlows. I shall never forget all our ornery & fun ways & how both Richard & Norma would enjoy us crazy girls. Norma was a sweet heart & I wish I had more time to have visited with her.She always had a GREAT SMILE & something sweet to say to me. God Bless all & May she enjoy her eternal life with OUR SWEET LORD & those gone before her. My love to you Ricki & your Eric & his family & to Wanda & Jim Shirley. God Be with you all. LOVE, Debbie Stearn Mayhew
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David F Jaffe MD
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Dear family of Norma Kretlow, I was saddened to learn of Mrs. Kretlow's passing from the Aegis this week. Some of you may know that she was a long time patient in our medical office (almost 20 years). I also knew her from seeing her at Harford Memorial Hospital where she volunteered. Mrs. Kretlow was a warm and delightful person. I always enjoyed seeing her here in our office. She became a part of our extended office 'family.' Please accept deepest condolences on behalf of myself and the entire office staff. In sympathy, David F. Jaffe MD Dermatology Havre de Grace
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Nickey Brand
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I am saddened to learn of Ms. Kretlow's passing. I worked with her for a number of years at the Harford Democratic newspaper. She was a lovely lady who always wore a smile. She will truly be missed. My prayers to her family.