Obituary of Norma Pratt

Norma Pratt Bainbridge, NY Norma E (Leib) Pratt of Bainbridge, New York, joined her loving husband Stanley Pratt in heaven on Thursday March 13, 2014.. Norma died peacefully in the home where she and Stanley spent many happy years. Norma was born April 23, 1925 in Milford, New York, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Elias F. Leib. She was a graduate of South New Berlin Central School, class of 1943. She married Stanley Pratt in 1948, who predeceased her in 1994. Norma retired from GLA, now Unison, following 35 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, taking care of her animals and helping others. Many stray cats and wild birds have enjoyed "Aunt Norm's" generosity, hospitality, and love. She was an exceptional cook and baker, and her renowned desserts will be missed at the many family gatherings she enjoyed with nephews Phillip and William Holowacz, niece Paula Holowacz Decker and their families. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Sidney, N.Y. Norma is survived by her sisters, Alma Holowacz, Marjorie Wilkes, Phyllis Brownell and Marianna Leib. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews shared Aunt Norm's life, love and laughter. Friends and family will gather in memory at calling hours on Monday March 24 at 10:00 to 11:00 AM at C.H. Landers Funeral Home 21 Main St. Sidney. Services will immediately follow. Burial will be at Plains Cemetery in Oneonta. Memorial Donations may be made to Hospice of Chenango County or the ASPCA of choice. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel Sidney, NY.