Norma Jean Holcomb

Norma Jean Holcomb, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in New Dawn Retirement Community on May 28, 2022.

Born in Leavittsville, OH on February 24, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Stella L. (Guess) Gantz.

She was employed with both the Holiday Inn and JC Penney.

Norma is survived by her children, Bonnie (Douglas) Edwards of New Philadelphia, Gary Meneffee of Newcomerstown and Roger Holcomb of New Philadelphia; grandchildren, Carissa and Brandon Meneffee; sisters-in-law, Ruby and Bobbie Gantz; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in passing by her husband, Robert E. Holcomb in 1993; grandchildren, Jonathon and Brian Meneffee and Dillen Holcomb; daughters-in-law, Abbey Holcomb and Kay Meneffee; and her brothers, Robert and James Gantz.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home in New Philadelphia. A graveside service will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Schoenbrunn Meadow Burial Park.

Memorial contributions in Norma’s memory may be directed to the Disabled Veterans, www.dav.org.