Norton Humbert Clouse, 70, died Dec 30, 2017 at his home in Taneytown, MD. He was born Sept. 6, 1947, the son of Joseph T.Clouse and Hazel Virginia (Miller) Clouse Mahaffey of Confluence. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather William L. Mahaffey. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, H. Susie Coddington, plus sisters and brother-in-laws: Janet M. Barnes of Oakton VA; William and Louise Speicher of Davidson NC; Carl and Phyllis Mazer of Frostburg; and Richard and Ellen Stuck of Venetia, PA; along with several wonderful nephews, nieces, and their children. Besides being a devoted and loving husband, he doted on the many cats he had over his lifetime. He also had many long-time dear friends who will also miss him greatly. Norton graduated from Turkeyfoot Valley High School (1965), Temple University (1968), and West Virginia University (1971). Prior to his recent move to Taneytown he was a longtime resident of Columbia, MD where he practiced Landscape Architecture/Land Planning. He retired as Vice President/Partner of Slater Associates, Inc. where he felt privileged to have worked for 23 years.Norton enjoyed Steelers football and watching his WVU Mountaineers. He also enjoyed spending time at his cottage, "The Lump" near Deep Creek Lake. A Memorial Celebration of Life is being planned for later this spring, to be held at the couple's "Lump" cottage.