Claire A. Waldmeyer

Claire Adele Waldmeyer, 70, of Canton, PA, died on November 13, 2025, in Corning, NY.

She was born on September 15, 1955, in Perth Amboy, NJ, the daughter of the late Ernest J. and Lenore Lindstadt Waldmeyer. She grew up in Edison, NJ and graduated from John P. Stevens High School in 1973. She then graduated from Montclair State College with a BA in Speech and Theatre Education. Following graduation, she became the Bursar for DeVry Technical Institute until 1985 when she moved to Canton, PA, to establish the Canton Card and Gift Shop with her sister, Edye.

In 1995 "The Grammar Queen" earned her certificate in elementary education allowing her to begin her lifelong calling to instill a love of learning and influence young minds. She was a devoted substitute and permanent teacher in the Canton Area School District until her retirement in 2021. Claire was a coach for the elementary Battle of the Books team since 2007.

Claire truly considered Canton her home. She actively supported the local community volunteering her time and talents for the Friends of the Green Free Library, Canton PTA and the Rialto Theatre. She was a devoted member and current co-president of the local Alpha Zeta Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Claire was a lifelong Episcopalian and an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Claire had great intellect and wit. She enjoyed learning, reading, Jeopardy, and trivia night with her friends. She was one classy broad.

Claire absolutely adored her nieces and all her grands and loved every opportunity to spend time with them, playing games, reading together, and introducing them to new experiences whenever possible.

Claire was predeceased by her parents, her infant great niece, Genesis Aria Lutes, and her beloved friends Bev Seeley and Janet Schurig.

Claire is survived by her brother, Ernie Waldmeyer (Judy Fruth) of Ft. Mill, SC, sister Edye Waldmeyer (Hess Wilcox) of Canton, PA, sister in law, Cindy Scott and brother in law, Bow Tippett, of York, SC; beloved nieces Amy (Brien) Lutes of York, SC, Ashley (Walter) Tello of Pucallpa, Peru, and Alyssa (Matthew) Campbell of Elgin, SC; great nieces and nephews Megan and Caleb Lutes, Ian and Benji Tello, and Leyla, Fiona, Abram and Isla Adele Campbell.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Canton Green Free Library (38 N. Center Street, Canton, PA 17724), Rialto Theater (PO Box 243, Canton, PA, 17724) or St. Paul's Episcopal Church, (130 Elmira St., Troy, PA, 16947).

Family and Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Facility, 578 Springbrook Drive in Canton. A Requiem Mass at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Troy, PA will be celebrated at a future date at the convenience of the family.

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