Clara E. Hanlon, 78, of Hannibal, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008  at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse.

Born in Seneca Falls, she was a life resident of Hannibal.

Clara was a housekeeper at Michaud Nursing Home for over 20 years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of God’s Vision Christian Church in Hannibal.

Clara was a member of the Hannibal Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5380 Ladies Auxiliary and several area senior citizens groups.

She was predeceased by her parents, Howard and Bertha Bishop Sherman and by a brother, James Sherman.

Clara is survived by her children, Sonya (Robert) Malone, Steven (Jean) Hanlon, Howard M. Hanlon all of Hannibal and Hal (Andrea) Hanlon of Oswego; four sisters, Sylvia Jenks of Sterling, Alice (Elmer) Bartlett of Hannibal, Gloria (Wayne) Gardner of Kirkville and Lburta (Louis) Lachut of Hannibal; one brother, David Sherman of Holiday, Fla.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday with a 5 p.m. service to follow at Foster Funeral Home, 837 Cayuga St., Hannibal.

Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Hannibal Village Cemetery, Hannibal.

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