Clara Z. Shearer Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 26, 2026, at the age of 89, Clara Z. Shearer of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clara Z. Shearer to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert A. Karns and Hazel Karns (Smith); her husband Richard W. Shearer Sr.; her daughters, Debra L. Ray, Laurie Dawson and Georgia L. Diehl; her grandchildren, Brandi Miller, Ricky Sluss, Britany Vanetta, John Vanetta and Michelle Hoggard; and her brother Billie Karns.
She is survived by: her daughter Cathy Moore of Cumberland, MD; her grandchildren, Michael Ray (Claudia), Amanda Ray, Katherine Cheshire (Mark), Christopher Anderson, Jennifer Deurr (Wes), Clara Powell (Joe) and Roger Dawson (Krisanna); her siblings, Nancy Winter (Dave) of Swansea, SC, Yvonne Ryan (late John) of Centerville, Mary Jane Brown (late Wayne) of North, SC, Freda Crozier of Columbia, SC, Robert Karns (Lyn) and Rodney Karns (Patricia) of Cumberland, MD; and her close friend Ron Grabusnik of Bedford. She is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
