Norma A. Sisson

Olean- Norma A. Sisson “Loving Mother & Grandmother”

Norma A. Sisson formerly of Wellsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at her home.

Norma was born September 27, 1938 in Yorkshire and was the daughter of Nelson and Effie Starks Sr. She married Robert E. Sisson Sr. who predeceased her on December 5, 1995.

Norma was a 1957 graduate of Wellsville High School. She attended nursing school at St. James Hospital in Hornell and also Jamestown School of Nursing. Norma worked at several nursing homes including Highland Nursing, Wellsville Manor, St. Joseph’s in Olean, Hewitt Manor in Shinglehouse and the Allegany Nursing Home before we worked as a private care provider.

Norma loved her country music and playing guitar, she could play anything on her guitar and almost became a professional guitarist and vocalist.

Norma is survived by; 4 children, David E. (Sheila) Sisson of Weston Mills, Mary of Rochester, Kathryn M. Sisson and Brian W. (Jennifer) Sisson both of Olean; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Along with her loving husband, Robert, Norma was predeceased by; her parents, a son, Robert E. Sisson Jr. and several brothers and sisters.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com