Clara B. Pfendler

Boonville- Clara B. Pfendler, 94, of East Schuyler St., a former resident of Forestport and widow of Arthur, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 14, 2015, while under the loving care of her family and hospice. She was born in Rome, on May 25, 1921, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Throne Clark. Clara grew up in Rome, where she received her education. On January 10, 1939, Clara was united in marriage with Arthur L. "Fritz" Pfendler, in Boonville. Later Mr. Pfendler served in the U.S. Army in WWII, and after his honorable discharge the couple settled in Forestport, where they lived for many years before moving to Boonville in the 1960's. Mrs. Pfendler was employed at Mele Mfg. Co. Utica, later for many years she was employed as a machine operator at Abelove Laundry Co. Utica, retiring in 1983. Thereafter she was employed in the Laundry department at Sunset Nursing Home, Boonville. Mr. Pfendler died on January 9, 1991. Clara was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boonville. She was a social person who enjoyed visiting and attending social functions with her sister Ann. She also enjoyed doing cross word puzzles. Clara was an associate member of the Charles J. Love Post American Legion. She is survived by two daughters, Nila (Clifford) Gerling, Utica, and Linda Wagner, Ocala, Fla; four sons, Arthur "Scott" (Helen) Pfendler, Remsen, Russell (Janice) Pfendler, Boonville, Jerry Pfendler, Boonville and Richard (Diane) Pfendler, Woodgate; one sister, Ann Mooney, Boonville; and a daughter-in-law, Donna. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Sylvia Schmelzle; a son, Dale; a son, Ronald and a daughter Jacqueline, who both died in infancy; a daughter-in-law, Patricia; and a son-in-law, Gordon Wagner. She was also predeceased by a granddaughter, Bobbi Jo Wagner; a great granddaughter, Stephanie Wagner; and by her siblings, Gladys M. Ferguson, Gordon J. Clark, Minnie May Clark Bienick and Billy Clark. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, June 18, at 11:00 am at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Interment will be held privately in Boonville Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 9:00 am until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413.