Root, Norman W. beloved husband of the late Joan Root (nee Doughty) devoted father of Leslyn R. (Paul) Masterson, Debbie M. (Tim Long) Root, and Karen L. Lacy, dear grandfather of Stephanie E. Lacy and Park Masterson, great-grandfather of Talan A. Lacy and Gavin K. Farmer, brother of the late June Klein, Mary Peters, and James Root, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Feb. 12, 2017. Age 85 years. Residence Mt. Carmel. Service at T P WHITE & SONS Funeral Home 2050 Beechmont Ave. Mt. Washington on Tues. Feb. 21, at 10 AM. Friends may visit on Mon. from 5-7 PM with the Stuart G. Luginbuhl American Legion Post #72 service on Mon. at 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials to Stuart G. Luginbuhl American Legion Post #72 or any Veterans Organization. Norman served in the US Coast Guard during the Korean War.