Erma J. Clark – 89 – formerly of 2 Rural Ave., North Hornell, died Saturday afternoon (March 19, 2011) at McAuley Ave., where she has resided for the past 5 months.
Born in Renovo, PA on August 23, 1921, she was the daughter of Elmer & Vera (Ames) Weaver. She resided in Hornell for most of her life.
Erma was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1939). Throughout the years she was employed at several area businesses including Huegets Textiles of Hornell, Westinghouse Corporation of Bath, Loohns Cleaners of Hornell and returning Stern & Stern Textiles (formerly Huegets) as an inspector. She retired in 1986. Following her “retirement”, Erma served as a Home Care Giver for the elderly in the Hornell area.
She was a former member of the United Methodist Church of Hornell. She was also a former member of the Women of the Moose. In her younger years, Erma enjoyed square dancing and had been a member of the Buds & Blossoms Dance Group. She later assisted Dixie Brundage with her Line Dancing Group.
Erma enjoyed many hobbies including ceramics, knitting and sewing. She was also known as an outstanding cook and especially loved spending all day on Sundays preparing “Sunday Dinner” for her family. It has often been said that “the Clark family never runs out of mashed potatoes!!”
She was married in Arkport on January 24, 1942 to Kenneth “Ken” Clark who died February 11, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Malcolm; 3 sisters, Eleanor, Luella & Beatrice.
Surviving are 2 sons, Rodney “Rod” Clark of Hornell and Larry (Mary) Clark of Hornell; 1 daughter, Candace “Candy” Caddell of Hornell; 1 brother, Bob (Jean) Weaver of Arvada, CO; 8 grandchildren, Joey (Bob) Forys, Corey (Lindsay) Clark, Holly (Joe) Eschberger, Andrew “AJ” (Tracie) Caddell, Christopher (Katie Henderson) Clark, Marieka (Dave) Woolever, Adam Clark and Colleen (Kyle Amidon) Clark; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Timmie.
The family of Erma J. Clark will receive friends on Tuesday from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY, where funeral & committal services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 5:00 PM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Arkport Cemetery.
Erma’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association, 235 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 or to the Hornell Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843 or the Hornell YMCA Building Fund, 12 Center St., Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
A “Special Thanks” goes out the all of the wonderful caregivers at Updyke’s Assisted Living Facility and McAuley Manor for taking such wonderful care of Erma during the past year. Hornell is truly blessed to have such dedicated professionals serving our community. Our thoughts & prayers are with everyone that made Erma’s final days so enjoyable!
Dear Candy, AJ and Holly,
My heart goes out to all of you at this time. Our prayers are with you and Erma each day. You were all lucky to have such a loving and caring person in your lives and I know she helped make each of you the kind persons you are. May God watch over all of you.
With sympathy,
Lynn & George
What a wonderful Aunt Erma was. She was always there to lend a helping hand. She loved children and animals and especially her grandchildren. I don’t think she had a mean bone in her body. Her door was always open to anyone and you never went away hungary. She lived a full life until this past year. Anyone that knew her loved her and she always brought a smile. She will hold a special place in my heart forever.
I just spoke to Aunt Jean Weaver in Denver; heard about Irma and wanted to express my sympathies to Rod, Candy and Larry. I remember your Mom as a youngster living on McKinley Ave. She was a fine lady and I am sorry for your loss.
Best Regards
Marty Hendee
My dear Rod, Candy and Larry,
The entire Weaver clan is stricken with grief over the death of your loving mother. Although we can not attend the funeral — we are there in spirit. Erma was as much a mother to me as you kids and I will miss her smiling face and kind words of wisdom that she provided over the years as I grew up. She was always there during times of need and she was the one person that provided me with strength I needed when Vivian and Malcolm passed away. God blessed your family with a loving mother and we all will miss her.
With deep sorrow,
Ron and Kay Weaver
Happy thoughts coming your way. Wish we could have been there for you but not possible. Much love
Our hearts go out to each and everyone of you at this time. Erma was a great sister and sister-in-law and we loved her dearly. We are sorry we cannot be there for the funeral but as Ron said we will be there in spirit. We have so many fond memories of Erma and will miss her – she will forever be in our hearts.
Bob and Jean Weaver
Remembering with you the life of someone so dear, Erma was a wonderful aunt and loved by so many people. With heartfelt sympathy.
Donna and Ray Wells
I have so many happy memories of Mrs. Clark. She was like another Mom to all of us Doty’s growing up. She was always there to open her home and of course the “candy draw” any time my mom said no. She was one of the reason’s that my childhood growing up in Hornell was so very wonderful. The Clarks were just like family. I love you all and wish I could have been there today to give each of you, Rod, Candy and Larry a big hug.
Janet(Doty)Hoy
to Holly and the Clark Family
It seems as if Erma led such a fulfilling life. She was blessed to have a loving family. I know memories of happy times together will help you through your sadness. My thoughts are with all of you.
Love,
Linda
Dear Cousins,
We are thinking of you at this sad time. We remember Erma with such love. She was always so gracious and fun to be around. We remember all the gatherings we had at her house – it was so fun to be there with all the kids. She had such a wonderful laugh and was never happier than when she had a kitchen full of people it seemed. Her sense of humor and her hospitality always made us feel lucky to be going to “Aunt Erma’s”. We will miss her.