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Clara Walsh Obituary
Clara B. (Covich) Walsh
AUBURN - Clara B. (Covich) Walsh, 97, a lifelong Auburnian, peacefully passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 surrounded by family.
A graduate of East High School, and Auburn Business School, Clara was the Secretary to former Auburn Mayor Paul Lattimore, Sr. as well as the Gebhardt, Tyron & Lattimore Insurance Company.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Clara was a lifelong parishioner, attending daily mass at Holy Family Church. Clara had volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector at Holy Family retiring only six months ago due to health issues.
A former volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and Mercy Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was always helping others whenever and wherever possible.
The daughter of Peter and Helen (Elkovitch) Covich, Clara was the widow of Richard Walsh. Surviving are their daughters: Karen (Randy) Hamm, Auburn, Deborah (Robert) Walsh, Auburn; grandchildren: Richard (Toni) Walsh, Rebecca (Robert) Canorro, Randy (Deanna) Hamm, Robert (Lisa) Walsh, Kimberly (James) Murphy, Kevin Hamm, Emily Walsh; eight great-grandchildren: Otto, Riley, Maeve, A.J., Daniel, Adam, Madelyn, and Elizabeth; a brother, Donald Covich, Auburn; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by parents, husband and a brother, Peter Calvin Covich.
On Monday, March 11, 2024 at Holy Family Church, 85 North St., Auburn calling hours will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend John Gathenya as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be remembered to St. Alphonsus Food Pantry, 90 Melrose Rd., Auburn, NY.
Arrangements are with Farrell's Funeral Service, Inc.
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Joan long
March 9, 2024
Will miss our conversations, she was a Jarvis St gem, condolences to her family.
Joan and Jerry Long
Nancy Smith
March 8, 2024
Clara was lovely and an inspiration to me in so many ways. I'll miss her, and I send my condolences to Debbie, Bob, Adam and your whole family.
Shari Delaney
March 7, 2024
Debbie and Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. She was the best! I am sure that all the memories of her will bring you great comfort.
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