Norma J. Ackman
Obituaries
July 15, 2022

Norma J. Ackman

By obits

Norma J. Ackman

New Eagle
Funeral services were held for Norma J. Ackman, 84, of New Eagle, who passed away on Monday July 11, 2022, in her home. She was born in Union Township on Dec. 12, 1937, a daughter of the late Harry and Maria (French) Holzapfel. A 1955 graduate of Clairton High School, Norma went on to earn her degree in nursing from the Pittsburgh School of Nursing. She worked for many years until her retirement at the Rebecca Cuadlip tax and bookkeeping office in Pleasant Hills. Norma is survived by two sons, Edward Ackman of New Eagle and Michael (Shannon) Ackman of Elizabeth; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith E. Ackman, who died April 19, 2020; three brothers, Ernest, Paul and Harry Holzapfel; and one sister, Helen Bibb. Interment was held in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St. Monongahela, 724-258-6767, oversaw the arrangements. Condolences can be made at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

West Mifflin Area celebrates opening of performing arts center
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
A grand opening celebration was held Wednesday for the high school’s new auditorium. After more than a year of being closed, West Mifflin Area High School’s auditorium is finally open. A grand opening...
BVA to bring the magic of ‘Wizard of Oz’ to life
Features, Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
The curtain goes up at 7 tonight at Belle Vernon Area High School for the annual spring musical. The Yellow Brick Road is leading straight to Belle Vernon Area High School as more than 100 students wi...
Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries?
Latest News, Main
Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle
March 12, 2026
The suit argues Pennsylvania’s closed primaries violate the state constitution by giving Democrats and Republicans more voting power than independents. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and...
Potential buyer emerges for City Mission building
Latest News, Main
CITY OF MONONGAHELA
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
Monongahela Heritage Church is eyeing the downtown location for a thrift store for the community. The City Mission Thrift Store plans to close its Monongahela location on Saturday, but a potential buy...
2nd man charged in 2022 fatal shooting
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
March 12, 2026
The alleged murder took place in a Rostraver Township shopping plaza parking lot on Nov. 5, 2022. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A second person has been charged in connection with a Nov. 5, 2022, fata...