1913
Clara
2008
Clara Stauffer
August 20, 1913 — August 13, 2008
Clara R. Stauffer, 94, formerly of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, August 13, 2008 in Jo-Ella's Personal Care Home, Mt. Pleasant. She was born August 20, 1913 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late David P. and Roxie King Rhea.
Clara had been employed as a secretary for the B.A. Railton Co. of Chicago, IL. She was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1931. Years ago, she was a volunteer at the Frick Community Hospital and the Scottdale Library. Clara was a faithful and active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Scottdale where she belonged to the United Methodist Women; Isabella Thoburn Circle; Pearl B. Clingerman Class and a member of the chancel choir for 40 years.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews including Nancy Rhea; David Rhea; Blair Stauffer and Mary Tallentire; and her friends Rose and David Hostetler of Scottdale.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. (Dick) Stauffer; an infant son, Richard Herbert Stauffer and a twin brother, Alvah G. Rhea.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday from 3-6 pm at GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 303 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale (724-887-7110) where services will be held Saturday at 10 am in the funeral home with her pastor, Rev. Stephen C. Moore officiating. Interment will take place in Scottdale Cemetery, For online information or to send a condolence, visit www.gjfuneral.com
Clara had been employed as a secretary for the B.A. Railton Co. of Chicago, IL. She was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1931. Years ago, she was a volunteer at the Frick Community Hospital and the Scottdale Library. Clara was a faithful and active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Scottdale where she belonged to the United Methodist Women; Isabella Thoburn Circle; Pearl B. Clingerman Class and a member of the chancel choir for 40 years.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews including Nancy Rhea; David Rhea; Blair Stauffer and Mary Tallentire; and her friends Rose and David Hostetler of Scottdale.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. (Dick) Stauffer; an infant son, Richard Herbert Stauffer and a twin brother, Alvah G. Rhea.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday from 3-6 pm at GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 303 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale (724-887-7110) where services will be held Saturday at 10 am in the funeral home with her pastor, Rev. Stephen C. Moore officiating. Interment will take place in Scottdale Cemetery, For online information or to send a condolence, visit www.gjfuneral.com
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