Norma J. Hopwood

 

Norma J. Hopwood, 84, a longtime resident of Emporium, PA, and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys, PA, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.

She was born April 5, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late George and Sadie Berry Waters. Norma was raised by the late Joseph and Jane Eichmann. On October 4, 1958, in Philadelphia, she married William H. Hopwood, Jr., who preceded her in death.

Norma and her husband, Bill, moved to Emporium in 1975, where they made their home and raised their family. She was a dedicated and hardworking woman who spent many years serving her community. Norma worked for over 23 years at the former Market Basket in Emporium, where she was the produce manager. She also worked at the former Big G Store in Emporium, Embassy Powder Metal for many years, and Walmart in St. Marys. Earlier in her life, she also served others by working with the Cameron County Ambulance, transporting patients.

Outside of work, Norma enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her years of hard work, her devotion to her family, and the lasting memories she leaves with those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her son, William H. Hopwood, III, and daughter-in-law, Danielle Hopwood, both of Emporium; and her grandchildren, Gabrielle Hopwood Watts (Mitch), Stephanie A. May, Mark Hopwood (Jamie), Heather Hopwood Chagolla(Josh), Lindsay Hopwood Vaughn (Channing), Ken Burke (Sydney), Andrew and Rachel Lippert, and Victoria McWilliams (Dallas).

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Thayer and Hayden Watts, Donovan Hopwood, Hayden Siegle, Layla Hiede, Jade and Willow Vaughn, Adira Burke, and Owen McWilliams, along with another great-grandchild expected in the near future.

Norma is further survived by her siblings, Bud Waters, Joseph Eichmann, Jane Eichmann Vitko, Jack Eichmann, and Monica Eichmann Miller.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Hopwood, Jr.; her son, Dwayne M. Hopwood; her sister, Joanne Eichmann Emery; and Joseph and Jane Eichmann, who helped raise her.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation.

Burial will be in St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cameron County SPCA, 678 South Mountain Road, Emporium, PA 15834.

Online condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.