Norman Charles Wales

Norman C. Wales, 85, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Vada M. (Lawson) Wales with whom he had celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past October 6. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. The J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc. of New Freedom is assisting the family. Norman was born June 16, 1931, in East Hopewell Township, York County, a son of the late James W. and Mary E. (Swartz) Wales. He was a 1949 graduate of the former New Freedom High School. Norman had been a Shrewsbury resident since 1951. He had owned and operated Norman's Barber Shop in Shrewsbury from 1958-1969. Norman then became an insurance agent with the former Lutheran Mutual Insurance Company of Shrewsbury from 1969-1989. He was most recently employed with Schaad Detective Agency of York. Norman was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Shrewsbury. In addition to his wife, Vada, Norman is survived by a daughter, Norma Howdyshell of Jacobus; two grandchildren, Todd M. Howdyshell and his wife, Amy of Seven Valleys, and Mandy Pugh and her husband, Bryan of Loganville; two great-grandchildren, Destiny and Jacob; and a sister, Louise Wagner of Shrewsbury. Norman was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Wales. In Norman's memory, those who wish may make contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org.