Michael Alden Norell, 85, of Huntingdon, PA passed away May 12, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1937 in Wallace, ID to the late James Alden and Wilma Helen (Snook) Norell. Michael received his Bachelor of Arts from Washington and Lee University in 1959 and served in the United States Army from 1959 – 1964. He married the late Liz Ingleson in 1965 and Cynthia Ann Cherbak in 1991.
Michael was an actor, writer and producer that enjoyed worthwhile memberships in the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Writers Guild of America West, Actors Equity Association and Sigma Delta Chi. In 1990 he won the Writers Guild Award for Longform.
Michael was preceded in death by both parents, his brother, James and his first wife, Liz. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cynthia Ann Cherbak of Toluca Lake, CA; daughter, Chelsea Cherbak Norell of Eagle Rock, CA and son, James Cherbak Norell of West Los Angeles, CA.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home. Services are private per the request of the family. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com
