Norma L. Shrader

Norma L. (Kastle) Shrader, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center. Born July 27, 1927 in Martinsburg, WV., she was the daughter of the late Clarence McSherry and Louise (Darlington) Kastle. Norma attended Hagerstown High School. During her senior year, she moved to Charleston, WV., where she graduated. After graduation, Norma attended Marshall College, where she was training as a seamstress for clothing design. She enjoyed sewing and travel. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Lady Elk's; and was a former member of the Happy Face Travel Club. She worked as a volunteer at Community Rescue of Washington County for many years. Norma was a wonderful homemaker and also worked as a crossing guard for the Washington County Sheriffs Dept. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, William Brenton Shrader, Jr., who died in 2005. Norma is survived by her four sons, David Shrader and fiance Carolyn of Hagerstown, Michael Shrader and wife Nancy of Ephrata, PA., Brian Shrader of Tampa, FL., Karl Shrader and wife Mary of Berkeley Springs, WV.; four grandchildren, Marnie Geltman, Brooke Shrader, Courtney Shrader-Baker, Brian Lucas Shrader; two step-granddaughters, Mary Schultz and Stephanie Frederick; eight great-grandchildren; and many good friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, with Pastor Greg Shook officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. A reception will follow after the service. Memorial contributions may be made in Norma's name to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742 or to Washington County Humane Society, 13011 Maugansville Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740. www.rsthvn.com