Obituary of Norma B. Englert

Wayland – Norma B. Englert, 99 years of age, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. Norma was born December 3, 1925 in Wayland the daughter of Vernon W. and Beatrice H. (Schirmer) Shetler. She grew up in Wayland and resided there for many years. Norma then resided with her daughter, Carole in Manchester for 20years and then with her son Bill in Honeoye for a number of years. While in Manchester, Norma and her daughter enjoyed doing different crafts especially ceramics, selling them at a shop in Bristol, craft shows and various flea markets. Earlier in life, Norma worked as a supervisor at the Gunlocke Company in Wayland, retiring after many years there. Norma was pre-deceased by her parents, Vernon and Beatrice Shetler; her special companion of over 30 years, Raymond VanKuren; two daughters, Frances Bonadonna and Carole Bonadonna; a grandson, Josh Conklin; her siblings, Bob Shetler, Betty Hocklander, Gary Shetler, Don Shelter, Joyce LaGeorge and Arlene Schubmehl. She is survived by her children, Linda (Terry) Conklin of FL, Donna Garrison of SC and William Englert (Brandy Kinney) of Honeoye; her grandchildren, Jason Conklin of West Bloomfield, Mike Bonadonna (Peggy Perkowski) of Wayland, Cory (Tina) Garrison of SC, Donna Gramattica of FL and Cole and Collin Mehlenbacher of Cohcoton; several great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. Norma’s family and friends may call Wednesday April 16, 2025 from 11am-1pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Her funeral service will be private and at the convenience of her family. Interment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Wayland. Contributions in memory of Norma B. Englert may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, NY 14572.