Norman
Richard Ream
(1916-1993)
Norman
Richard Ream was
born on Dec. 9, 1916 in Lower Turkeyfoot Twp., near Confluence, Somerset County,
PA. He was the 14th of 16 children born to Joseph
and Sarah Ellen (Harbaugh) Ream.
Norman married Mabel Annabelle Fera (1923-2006), the daughter of Antonio and Mary (Schweitzer) Fera.
The Reams had three children -- Nancy Louise Fisher, James Richard Ream and David Duane Ream.
In
the photo seen at right, circa World War II, Norman walks at far left,
with his brothers Harvey (center) and Paul (right). The site is the hill just
above the "homeplace" near Confluence where the Reams were raised. A machine shed stands to
the right, and the house was to the left, just out of view.
The Reams enjoyed attending the annual Harbaugh Reunion. At the 1991 event, after he had fallen ill, Norman's relatives passed around a get-well card for everyone to sign. The following year, he was back, and received the "Oldest Man Present" award.
The family resided in Confluence, Somerset County, and were members of the nearby Harnedsville United Methodist Church.
Norman died of a stroke on April 28, 1993, at the age of 77. He is buried at the Jersey Cemetery, Confluence.
In 1998, Mabel received the "Oldest Woman Present" award at the Harbaugh Reunion.
The Reams' granddaughter, Theresa Johnson, has been active in organizing the Harbaugh Reunions circa 2005-2006.
Mabel passed away at Somerset Hospital at the age of 83 on Dec. 20, 2006.
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