Norma J. Wilkerson, age 78 of Jackson Township, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.

She was born August 13, 1947, in Sidney, Ohio the daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Staley) Kessler.

Norma retired from Mercy Medical Center after 30 plus years of service.

She loved reading, crossword puzzles, visiting her grandcats, and watching British Mysteries on PBS.

Norma is survived by her children, Michael (Sue) Costello, Reatha (Alan) McCafferty; grandchildren, Alexander (Dominique) McCafferty, Amanda McCafferty; and an expected great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, step-father, infant sister, Rosemary, and second husband, Don Wilkerson.

Her final resting place will be at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Akron Canton Foodbank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307-2234.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.heitger.com

Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-830-0148