Claire Oakes Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 22, 2025, at the age of 101, Claire Oakes (Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claire Oakes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph F. Moran and Kathryn McDonnell Moran; her siblings, Joseph Moran, Kathleen Jordan (Kay), Eleanor Mattimore (Ellie), Margaret McGurl (Peg), Mary Surgalla and John Moran (Jack); and her husband Calvin S. Oakes of Chinchilla.
She is survived by: her brother Paul P. Moran of Buffalo; her children, James Oakes (Zenaida), Christine M. Oakes, Timothy Oakes (Lynda), Calvin "Skip" Oakes, Patrick Oakes (Kay) and Michael Oakes (Lisa); and her grandchildren, Stephanie Roach (Michael), Michelle Jones (Tyler), Delali Oakes Adopley, Benjamin Oakes (Tammy), Meghan Fruchtman, Joseph Oakes, Angela Edgar (Matt), Sarah Keith (Chet), Jennifer Oakes, Ryan Oakes (Sofia), Vienna Bell (Brian) and Jacob Oakes (Kayla). She is also survived by 24 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family.
In lieu of flowers, please say a prayer for Cleo or please consider making a contribution in Cleo's name to the Ministry of Caring, 115 E. 14th Street Wilmington, DE 19801, https://www.ministryofcaring.org OR to a charity of your choice.
