Clara B. Custer, 84, of East Palestine, passed on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman. She was born April 14, 1935 in New Brighton, daughter of the late Carl E. and Gladys M. (Johnson) Barr.
Clara was retired from the housekeeping department of Heritage Valley Health. In her leisure, she enjoyed an occasional visit to Mountaineer and watching her favorite Soap Operas. Clara was a member of: VFW Auxiliary 4579; Women of the Moose Chapter 532; F.O.E. Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1506; all of East Palestine.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Earl E. Dixon; and her long time life partner: Grove William Carothers.
Clara is survived by a daughter and three sons and their spouses: Lynne Dixon, Chippewa; Bruce (Cynthia) Dixon, New Brighton; Glenn (Denise) Dixon, Lisbon, OH; and Daniel E. (Lisa M.) Dixon, Conneaut Lake, PA; six grandchildren: Brett, Evan, Glenn Jr., Leanne, Dustin and Justine; nine great grandchildren; two brothers: her twin, Clyde M. (Wanda) Barr, North Sewickley; Clarence L. (Sherri) Barr, Beaver Falls; one sister: Lenora (Howard) West, Chippewa; and extended family.
Friends will be received on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). A brief service remembrance will conclude the visitation. Private interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
If desired, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Research Foundation for Breast Cancer. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com
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