Norma L. Youngberg, 86, a resident of Symphony Living, Washington Avenue, Dunkirk, formerly of Forestville, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, following a short illness. She was born in Dunkirk on May 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Henry J. and Marion (Golden) Wills.
Mrs. Youngberg was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1948. At one time, she worked for Forestville Central School in the cafeteria and was employed by the Office of the Aging as manager of the Forestville Senior Citizens luncheon site.
Mrs. Youngberg was a member of the Forestville United Methodist Church, the Pioneer Social Club Forestville, Forestville Chapter #247, Order of Eastern Star, where she was a Past Matron in both 1973 and 2000, was Grand Color Bearer for the State of New York in 1984, and was a Past President of the former Forestville Fireman's Auxiliary, of which she was very active. She enjoyed doing charcoal drawings, acrylic paintings and loved gardening.
Survivors include two sons, Donald (Peg) Youngberg of Forestville and Kenneth Youngberg of Dunkirk; and three daughters, Susan Korbar of Gowanda, Gail Frederickson of South Dayton and Shannon (Walter) Szablewski of Forestville. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Gerald E. Youngberg, whom she married January 1, 1949 and who died August 30, 1985; by a sister, Wilma Greenough; and son-in-law, Jack Korbar.
Friends are welcome to call at the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Wednesday, February 22 from 7:00-9:00 PM, from where funeral services will be held Thursday, February 23 at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Grace Warren of the Forestville United Methodist Church officiating. An Eastern Star Service will be conducted by members of Forestville Chapter #247 at 7:00 PM Wednesday evening in the funeral home. Private interment will be in Forestville Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials may be made to Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062. To post condolences, go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
By the Observer
