CITY OF TONAWANDA —
Clara M. (nee Long) Pearl, age 96, of the City of Tonawanda, February 23, 2013 at Northgate Manor in Wheatfield. A resident of Tonawanda for more than 55 years, she was the wife of the late Frank Pearl; and daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Long.
Clara had been employed by the YWCA of the Tonawandas for many years and also worked at Millard Fillmore Hospital. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, gardening and making quilts that she donated to friends, neighbors and area nursing homes.
She is survived by five children, Ronald (Kathy) Pearl of Steamboat Springs, CO, Sharon (the late James) McNulty and Cynthia Mask, both of Tonawanda, Frances (James) Hartel of Franklin, NY and Keith (Eliane) Pearl of Denver, CO; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Eva, Loretta, Greta, Peg, Rena, Helen, Harold, Howard, Edmund and William.
There was no prior visitation or funeral service. A private interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., Tonawanda, NY.
Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register.
Mayor: Person Killed in San Antonio Flooding
Raw: Apple 1 Computer Sells for More Than $650k
Hagel Urges Cadets to End Scourge of Sex Assault
Raw: Gay Rights Activists March in Ukraine
Bus Fire Kills 16 Children, Teacher in Pakistan
Raw: Pakistan Election Results Protested
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
