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Mrs. Schierle has been a resident of Westfield, NJ since she was nine years-old and a life-long member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1950 before embarking on a career in banking and starting her family.
Dearest to her heart were spending time with her family, annual summer trips to Long Beach Island, and being an active member of the church community.
Mrs. Schierle was predeceased by her sister Doris M. Rutledge of Clark, NJ, her daughter Susan G. Billson of Westfield, her first husband Howard R. Billson of Westfield and her husband Robert F. Schierle of Westfield. Mrs. Schierle is survived by her son Robert E. Billson of Westfield, her daughters Teresa A. Brooks of Greensboro, MD, and Karen M. Billson of Roselle Park, NJ and her son Peter W. Billson of Lambertville, NJ; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a large extended family.
Visitation was held at Dooley Colonial Home in Westfield on May 17, 2024 prior to services at Holy Trinity and interment at St. Gertrude's Cemetery in Woodbridge, NJ.
Claire will be deeply missed by her family, who thank everyone for their expressions of caring and support.
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