Obituaries

Clara J. Howcroft

Clara J. Howcroft, 96, of Steubenville, OH died Monday, July 7, 2008 at her home.  She was born in Bergholz, OH on February 28, 1912 a daughter of the late William A. and Anna C. Wallace Rush.  Clara was a member of Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church.  Preceding Clara in death were her husband Wilfred T. Howcroft; son Jack Eynon; step daughter Sarah Marshall; four brothers Frank, Harry, Blaine and John Rush and two sisters Wilma Rush and Cora Madison.  Surviving are her son Robert Howcroft of Steubenville, OH; daughter Jean Papczynski of Steubenville, OH; four step children William Howcroft of Toronto, OH, Betty Howcroft of Toronto, OH, Jo Ann Halpin of Steubenville, OH and Marjorie Landfried of East Liverpool, OH; 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a service will be held Friday 10 a.m. with Rev. William Brown officiating.  Burial at Bergholz Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Department

Date of Death: July 7, 2008