Clara R. Letrick
Clara R. Letrick, 99, of Philipsburg, PA died on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at her home.
Born on March 23, 1915 in Osceola Mills, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Verona (Marciniak) Wilson. She married Emil Letrick on November 14, 1935 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, PA who preceded her in death on June 5, 1974.
Mrs. Letrick was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Osceola Mills, PA and a member of the Rosary Society of the church. She was also a member of the Osceola Mills Women’s Civic Club, the VFW Ladies Auxilary in Osceola Mills, and the Osceola Mills Community Historical Foundation. She was retired from the Ford Motor Company as a production worker and seamstress in Michigan.
Following her husbands death, Clara moved to Burbank, California and spent 25 years with family members there. In 2001 Clara returned to Pennsylvania to spend her remaining years with close family members in this area. She loved to cook and bake for her family and traveled to many states and countries. Clara was an elegant and caring lady who made friends wherever she went.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: a son Ronald Letrick & his wife Barbara; four sisters, Eva Wilson, Helen Wilson, Mary Malicki and Ruth Costanzo; seven brothers, Joseph, Edward, William, Raymond, Francis, Thomas, and Jack Wilson.
Mrs. Letrick is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 at the Imaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, PA, with Rev. Father Robert Horgas officiating. Burial will be at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Osceola Mills, PA.
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Heath Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, PA.
A memorial service will be held by the Ladies Auxilary of the VFW at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Immaculate Conception Church
408 Stone Street
Osceola Mills, PA 16666.
OR
Osceola Mills Library
PO Box 212
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneral.com
