Official Obituary of
Clara Irene (Shearer) VanGorder
December 13, 1933 ~ May 19, 2026 (age 92) 92 Years Old
Clara VanGorder Obituary
Clara Irene "Cis" Shearer VanGorder, of Lock Haven, passed away peacefully at her home on May 19, 2026.
Born on December 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lillian Bower Shearer.
Clara was proudly crowned the 1951 Flaming Foliage Queen, representing Mill Hall. On November 1, 1952, she married the love of her life, Charles "Bib" VanGorder, Sr. Together they shared 61 years of marriage until his passing in 2013.
A devoted homemaker, Clara found joy in gardening, fishing, and working on puzzle books. She treasured the time spent with her family and the simple pleasures of everyday life.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings and a grandson, Roman Caprio.
Clara is survived by her five children, Debra (Randy) Sosa, Barbara Copeland, Cindy (Jack) Caprio, Chuck (Flip) VanGorder, and James (Cindy) VanGorder; twelve grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Her family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to UPMC Hospice, especially her nurse, Amber, for the compassionate care shown to Clara and her loved ones.
Memorial contributions may be made in Clara's memory to an organization of the donor's choice, c/o Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com
Born on December 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lillian Bower Shearer.
Clara was proudly crowned the 1951 Flaming Foliage Queen, representing Mill Hall. On November 1, 1952, she married the love of her life, Charles "Bib" VanGorder, Sr. Together they shared 61 years of marriage until his passing in 2013.
A devoted homemaker, Clara found joy in gardening, fishing, and working on puzzle books. She treasured the time spent with her family and the simple pleasures of everyday life.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings and a grandson, Roman Caprio.
Clara is survived by her five children, Debra (Randy) Sosa, Barbara Copeland, Cindy (Jack) Caprio, Chuck (Flip) VanGorder, and James (Cindy) VanGorder; twelve grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Her family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to UPMC Hospice, especially her nurse, Amber, for the compassionate care shown to Clara and her loved ones.
Memorial contributions may be made in Clara's memory to an organization of the donor's choice, c/o Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com
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