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Clara C. Zern

August 20, 1933 - June 24, 2018

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Obituary For Clara C. Zern

August 20, 1933 - June 24, 2018

Zern, Clara C. (Szczepankowski), formerly of Brentwood, on Sunday, June 24, 2018, passed away with her family at her side. Beloved and loving wife for almost 60 years of the late Regis J. Zern who died August 25, 2014. Mother of David J. (Krys) of Johnstown PA, James A. (Beverly) of Whitehall, and Kenneth P. of Robinson Township and the late Thomas J.; loving grandmother of Matthew (Andrea), Stephanie, Nicole, Emily and Adria; great-grandmother of Lillyonna and Elliott; sister of Hank (Jackie ) Stevens; sister-in-law of John (Therese) Lukus, Patricia Gaetano, Karen Schultz, Mary (Howard) Bittner and brother-in-law Theodore R. (Roxanne) Zern. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and loving cousins. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Eleanor Szczepankowski, sisters, Bernadette Rudy, Joan M. Lukus and infant Eleanor Szczepankowski and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, T. Regis and Ethel (Euler) Zern and sisters-in-law, Rosemary Zern, Elaine Carson and brothers-in-law, Ted Gaetano and baby Richard Zern.

Family and friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227 on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Parish at St. Wendelin Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in her memory and as a testament of her devout Catholic faith and love for St. Wendelin Church to Holy Apostles Parish, 3198 Schieck Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com

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  • December 11, 2019

    Thank you Andi.

  • December 11, 2019

    Thanks so much Rich and Karen. I was visited at Slaters by Ted, Dan, Bob, Mary Woodell and Kathy Walsh. We had a good time remembering the past.

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Dave and family, Our hearts go out to you and your family at this sad time. May God give you comfort in knowing your parents are together again. Sincerely, Ray & Andrea Ritter SJG Cathedral Choir

  • December 11, 2019

    Prayers for Clara's soul and for the strength, healing, and peace for her family and friends who cherish her memory.

  • December 11, 2019

    Dave, We are so sad to hear of the loss of your mother and we send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We pray for your peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rich and Karen Browne (Colorado)

  • December 11, 2019

    I did not have an opportunity to get to know Clara, but she is well reflected in her son, Jim.

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