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Clara Verna Bennetti
03/13/1927 - 01/14/2024
Obituary For Clara Verna Bennetti
Clara Verna Bennetti
March 13, 1927-January 14, 2024
Clara Verna Bennetti, 96, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.
She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Severin and Katherina (Greiner) Strobel. Clara married William Edward Bennetti on June 28, 1950 and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2008.
Clara is survived by her three sons: William E. Bennetti, II (Toni), Fred J. Bennetti (Maria) and John S. Bennetti (Christine) all of Altoona; six grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren;; and her sister, Mary Agnes (Strobel) Miner of Altoona.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Katherine Brassard and a son, Martin J. Bennetti; her sisters: Madeline J. Furrer and Regina Frischkorn; also, her brother, William J. Strobel.
Clara was a graduate of Altoona Catholic High School.
She retired as secretary at Furrer Beverage Co. after 30 years of service. Following her retirement, she continued to work at the family business, Bennetti Tree Service, Inc. for an additional 20 years.
Clara was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she was a member of Jubilate Deo Sacred Choir, Christian Mothers and the Catholic Daughters of America.
She enjoyed bowling, gardening and reading.
Friends will be received from 4-6 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Pleva, celebrant. Committal will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
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