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Vera C. Gardner

May 20, 1922 - Nov. 8, 2018

Vera C. Gardner, 96, formerly of Claysburg, Mercer and Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at Homewood at Martinsburg.

She was born in Claysburg, daughter of the late Charles S. and Violet (Beegle) Madara. On April 5, 1947, she married Gerald L. Gardner, who preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 2005.

Surviving are a son, Gerald M. “Jerry” (Karen) Gardner of Duncansville; a daughter, Kay (Denny) Burket of Claysburg; four grandchildren: Troy (Melissa) Gardner, Tricia Priel, Chris (Wendy) Burket and Jennie (Todd) Talstein; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine Murray.

Vera was a 1942 graduate of Greenfield Township High School. She was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church. She was one of the founders of the Claysburg Public Library where she worked for four years. She also served as the secretary-treasurer of the Claysburg Union Cemetery Association for six years.

Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. funeral service at Christ Lutheran Church, Claysburg, Pastor Jean Caudill officiating. Interment will be at Bedford Memorial Park. Arrangements by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Vera’s memory may be given to her church, 206 Walnut St., Claysburg, PA 16625 or Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.

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