Edith R. Clerici, 81, a lifelong resident of New Galilee, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 in the Medical Center Beaver.

   Born March 14, 1927 in New Galilee, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Giacinta Franchi Clerici. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, a member of the 55 plus club at the church, and had retired in 1988 from the former Mayer China Company with 35 years of service. 

    She will always be remembered by her family as a loving and caring sister and aunt.

   In addition to her parents, she was preceded  in death by an infant sister Rena Clerici.

   She is survived by a sister Marie Rollins, College Hill, a brother and sister-in-law, Guido “Bob” and Patricia Clerici, New Galilee, three nephews and two nieces and their spouses,  Michael and Rebecca Rollins, Mary Ann and Bruce Montagazzi, Gary and Adele Clerici,   Kim and Richard Pagani, and Brian Clerici, seven great-nieces and great-nephews, and five great-great nieces and great-great nephews.

    A private Blessing Service for the family was held on Saturday in the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home., www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801-4th Ave., College Hill, Beaver Falls, with the Rev. Father James B. Krah officiating.

   Interment followed in St. Mary Cemetery, Chippewa Township.

   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, if desired, to St. Rose of Lima Parish, 3357 Constitution Blvd., Darlington, PA 16115.