Norma L. Bortas, 76

CHESTERTOWN, Md. - Norma L. Bortas, 76, of Chestertown, died Aug. 15, 2009, in her home. Mrs. Bortas was born on Jan. 20, 1933, daughter of the late Thomas and M. Louise Kirby Cornwell. She was raised in New Jersey and had worked for Accurate Bushing in Garwood as a quality control inspector. After raising her family she returned to Chestertown in 2000. Mrs. Bortas was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Siefar Bortas in 2002. She is survived by five children, Tom C. Hevers of Hagerstown, Md., Laurie Ramirez of Castle Rock, Colo., Vivian L. McDonald of Port Royal, Va., and twins John Hevers of Chestertown and Janice Prescott of Woodbridge, Va.; six grandchildren, Joanie Milliron, Julie Ramirez, Jason McDonald, Arielle Metot, Allison Metot, and Alexander Metot, and many loving cousins. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 W. Cross St., Galena, Md., where friends may call one hour prior. Burial will be held privately. www.galenafuneralhomeofsls.com