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Clara J. Alfano, 92, formerly of Hunters Lane, passed away the morning of October 12, 2020 at Quality Life Services of New Castle. Born on May 12, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Mitlo Domiano. On October 8, 1949, Clara married her beloved husband, Thomas P. Alfano. He preceded her in death on February 29, 2016.
Clara was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Site. There she was part of the Christian Mothers and the Ladies Guild of the church. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knight of Columbus. Clara enjoyed cooking and baking. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family.
Clara is survived by her children, Jerry Alfano and his wife, Patty, of New Castle, Diane Sajewski and her husband, Bill, of Mercer, PA and Janice Shoup of New Castle, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Clara was preceded in death by her brother, Philip Damiano, Sr., sisters, Mary R. Domiano, Catherine Domiano, Jennie Domiano and one infant sister, son-in-law, Douglas Shoup, and one grandson, Andrew Sajewski.
Visitation will be on Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, 941 South Mill St. Visitors are required to adhere to CDC guide lines regarding the wearing of face masks and practicing social distancing. Family and friends are asked to meet at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Father Anthony Sciarappa will officiate. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Clara eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on her forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.