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Claire Cummings Obituary
Born May 15, 1919, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Edna Callahan Hart.
A graduate of St. Ann's Academy, Claire earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Misericordia University in 1941.
Shortly after graduation, Claire married Walter Abell Cummings of Baltimore. When he was assigned overseas during World War II, she returned to Wilkes-Barre and joined her father in the operation of his real estate office. Claire was the second local woman to venture into the real estate field and was the first female Veterans Administration approved appraiser in the United States.
She was president and owner of Tom Hart, Realtor, at the time of her retirement.
A member of the Parish of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Claire served as a director of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Association of Realtors, Pennsylvania State Realtors Association, Family Service Association, League of Women Voters, Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, and as president of the Misericordia University Alumni Association.
Her brother, Thomas Hart, preceded her in death.
Surviving are her children, Chrysse Cummings Dow, Vero Beach, Fla.; David Hart Cummings, Philadelphia; Henry Bogue Cummings, Allentown; and Ellen T. Cummings, Wilkes-Barre; grandsons, Stephen Hart Dow and Michael Dow, Boston; and a sister, Margaret and her husband, Frank Conaboy, Leesburg, Fla.
A celebration of Claire's life will be held 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McLaughlin's Family Funeral Service.
Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Special thanks are extended to the staff members of Caregivers of America and Complete Home Care of Kingston for their loving care of Claire.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Misericordia University, Development Office, 301 Lake St., Mercy Hall, Second Floor, Dallas, PA 18612-1008, or St. Joseph's Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.
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penelope piantedosi
June 20, 2010
Dear Ellen, Chrissy, and Bogue. Your mother was beautiful and the pictures are great. I loved looking at all of them and seeing everyone together. Everyone will miss her and, I'm sure, will always keep her in their hearts. I know I will. Love, Penny.
June 16, 2010
To the family of Claire Hart Cummings. I met Claire a long time ago and found she was the most interesting person ever. Loves to listen to her stories. My oldest daughter had the opportunity to interview her during her college internship and said she was the most inspiring person ever and was so interesting to listen too. I am sure her family and friends are truely going to miss her.
June 12, 2010
Bogue
Our condolences to you and your family.Howard & Lorraine Lindbuchler
Peggy Simmonette
June 10, 2010
To Claire's family.
Claire was always nice to speak to. She had a kind word for all she met. I worked at the parking lot next to her office for years and she was always pleasant to me and the other workers. My deepest sympathies to her family. I will always remember her.
June 10, 2010
To Claire's family: Claire was a truly kind lady. I will always remember her goodness and grace.
With deep sympathy, Elena English Parkhurst
June 8, 2010
dear ellen and your entire family,my deepest sympathy on your Mother's passing. She really was a rare and terrific woman. I hope your grief can be eased by the wonderful memories of your Mom. With deepest sympathy,Tom Kerrigan
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