Clara was born on March 17, 1928 to Gerald and Flossie Irene (Harding) Hann. She was a 1945 graduate of Andover Central School. On August 17, 1946 she married Douglas C. York, who predeceased her on February 28, 2004.
Mrs. York worked at the Market Basket in Andover from 1958-1967. She then worked as a teller at the Andover branch of Key Bank from 1967 until her retirement in 1992. Clara was also a contributing writer for the Alfred Sun where her articles appeared in the “Andover the Hill” column.
Clara is survived by three sons, Jack York of Rochester, Roger (Paula) York of Andover and Tommy (Valencia) York of Charlotte NC; a daughter Jean Orth of Cheektowaga; two brothers, Francis Hann of Wellsville and Howard (Georgiana) Hann of Birdsell; 21 Grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Richard Hann and Warren C. Hann.
Clara enjoyed quilting. She was particularly talented at writing and she published several short stories. Her children honor her dedication to them as a working mom, and her devotion to caring for her husband, who endured blindness, for twenty-five years.
She was a member of the Andover Chamber of Commerce and served the community on the Andover Library Board. Clara was very active in the Andover Presbyterian Church, offering her gift of music as an organist for forty years, and serving as a Sunday School teacher, elder, trustee, and as a member of the United Presbyterian Women’s Group. She was also a member of the Christian Business Women’s Club.
Friends may call Saturday, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Andover. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 with Clara’s grandson, Jason York, officiating. A private burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery, Andover at the convenience of the family.
The family has requested memorials to be made to the Andover Rescue Squad, PO Box 726, Andover, NY 14806.
