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1928
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2025
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Claire Rydzik Obituary
Claire S. Rydzik, 96, of Scottsdale, Arizona died on April 15, 2025 with complications related to Covid.
Born in Mayfield, PA on July 31, 1928. Claire Bilski was the first child of Harry and Mary Bilski. A child of the Great Depression, Claire's values were shaped by the extreme hardships of the time, influencing her great love of family.
Claire married John S. Rydzik in 1948 and were married for 62 years until John's death in 2010. They had four children, John, Rachelle, Mary and Jude. Mary died in 1956.
During her life, Claire lived in numerous places and was a resident of Easton, CT for more than 40 years. In her later years, she moved to Scottsdale to live with Rachelle.
Claire enjoyed reading, dealing with antiques, growing house plants, interior decorating and landscape design. She had exquisite taste in clothing, jewelry and decorating.
Claire is survived by her remaining children, John P. Rydzik and his wife Mary of Auburn, CA; Rachelle Rydzik of Scottsdale, AZ; Jude Christopher Rydzik and his wife Jean of Easton, CT; and sister Carole Steinke and her husband Ken of Scottsdale, AZ. Claire was blessed with three grandchildren, Jennifer Zetterstrom and Esther Rydzik (John), and Jack Harry Rydzik (Jude) as well as three great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 3rd , at 10:00 a.m., in Sacred Heart of Mary Church, 624 Madison Ave., Jermyn, PA with interment to follow in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Family and friends will visit on Friday, May 2nd from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Joseph W Scotchlas Funeral Home, Inc, 621 Main St., Simpson, PA. For directions or condolences visit: www.scotchlasfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Vincent de Paul or BrightFocus Foundation (Macular Degeneration Research), in memory of Claire S. Rydzik.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul https://www.stvincentdepaul.net/
BrightFocus Foundation
Macular Degeneration Research BrightFocus.org/macular/macular-degeneration-research/" target="_new" rel="nofollow">https://www.BrightFocus.org/macular/macular-degeneration-research/
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Karen Shove
April 22, 2025
Claire was unique and very special. I learned many things from her in the 45 years I knew her. She was good to me; a wonderful friend. Her love of family was extraordinary, and anyone who truly knew Claire will miss her forever. Rest in Peace, Claire. You were a personality. A loving personality.
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