Clara Louise (Bertin) "Pee Wee" Bletz, 76, of Clinton County, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Jersey Shore Hospital surrounded by her family members.
She was born Feb. 25, 1936, in Lock Haven, a daughter of the late Adelaide R. Bartley, the late William F. Bertin and stepmother, Mina Bertin.
Clara was a member of the Lock Haven VFW Auxiliary and also was a past member of the Eagle Auxiliary.
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Clara Louise Bletz
She was retired from Risdon Mfg. in Naugatuck, Conn.
Clara really enjoyed spending time with her cats and her family.
She is survived by a daughter, Ruth M. (Robert Sr.) Borner of Flemington; a sister, Wilma (Robert) Bloom of Conn.; three grandchildren, Trina M. Borner of Mill Hall, Tanya L. (Robert) Miller-Mitchell of Castanea, Robert S. Jr. (Laurie) Borner of Lock Haven; two great-grandsons; one stepgreat-grandson; and one stepgreat-granddaughter; along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins; also a stepsister.
Clara was preceded in death by James A. Bletz Sr.; a stepsister, Beverly Black; and stepbrother, John Bartley.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2012, at the Jersey Shore Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or the Clinton County SPCA, 33 Mill Hill Road, Lock Haven, PA 17745.
Arrangements are being handled by the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home," 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore.
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