Background
Karp, Norman was born on December 6, 1935 in Spangler, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Reuben S. and Florence (Berman) Karp.
Karp, Norman was born on December 6, 1935 in Spangler, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Reuben S. and Florence (Berman) Karp.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Pittsburgh, 1957. Diamond certified, Gemological Institute America, 1970. Retailing certified, Gemological Institute America, 1975.
Stock boy, Karps Jewelery Store, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, 1947-1953; manager, Karps Jewelery Store, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, 1960-1966; partner, Karps Jewelery Store, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, 1966-1978; owner, operator, Karps Jewelery Store, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, since 1978; manager, Crown Jewelers, Orlando, Florida, 1958-1960. Board directors Merchants National Bank, Kittanning.
Board of directors Fort Armstrong Folk Festival, Kittanning, 1975-1985, Kittanning Business Association, 1976-1988, Young Men’s Christian Association, 1972-1982, president, 1976-1978. With United States Army, 1957-1958. Member Retail Jewelers American.
Married Nancy Elaine Friedman, February 3, 1957. Children: Susan Dana, Michael Alan, Jordan Friedman.