Norma Kirkell Sobel
April 30, 2013

SOBEL, NORMA KIRKELL: On Tuesday, April 30, 2013; Beloved wife of Dr. Michael N. Sobel. Beloved mother of Dr. J.B. Sobel of Atlanta, GA and Aaron and Melissa Sobel of Houston, TX. Daughter of the late Mary W. Kirkell and L. Harold Kirkell. Sister of I. Michael and Kris Kirkell of Williams Island, FL. Beloved Grammygrams of Andrew, Emily, Daniel, Claire and Nathan Sobel. Also survived by many close friends. Norma was active in charitable community organizations including; President of the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera Guild, Board Member of 25 Club of Magee Women's Hospital, Past President of Na'Amat Pittsburgh, Honorary President of Congregation Beth Shalom, Board member of Jewish Women's Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, and Board Member of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. She will be missed for her love and kindness to everyone who knew her. The family extends their gratitude to the medical and nursing staff of M-ICU West at Shadyside Hospital. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Friday at 11 AM. Visitation one and one half hour prior to services (9:30 - 11 AM). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to NA' AMAT Pittsburgh, 6328 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Hebrew Free Loan Assoc., 4307 Murray Ave., Pittsburgh , PA 15217 or United Jewish Federation, 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.  www.schugar.com

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Norma was a wonderful friend and travel companion on the three Heart2Heart missions to Israel I shared with her over the last few years. She was the first person I met on the first trip, and I was hooked! A lovely and funny woman, I will always remember her friendship. My sadness at her passing joins yours.

To the family and many friends of Norma Sobel, my wife and I extend our sincere condolences. What a pleasant and competent lady Norma was. The Pittsburgh CLO and the Guild were made more effective by her devotion and leadership. Thank you, Norma!

To the family and many friends of Norma Sobel, my wife and I extend our sincere condolences. What a pleasant and competent lady Norma was. The Pittsburgh CLO and the Guild were made more effective by her devotion and leadership. Thank you, Norma!

WE WILL FOREVER MISS NORMA, ONE OF OUR DEAREST FRIENDS. HER PASSING HAS BROUGHT MUCH SORROW TO OUR LIVES. OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT IS THERE FOR MICHAEL AND THE FAMILY. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, JACK AND SHEILA

Michael, What can I say except my deepest symathy to you and your family. As you know I lost two siblings in the past six months and I am still sadened. My best to you and your family. The Guild as well myself loved her. Most sincerely, Maryann