Mary Clare Alfonsi

  Mary Clare Alfonsi, 90 of Pottsville, entered into eternal peace on Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East Norwegian St.

  She was born December 19, 1927 at home in Pottsville, a daughter of the late John Jr., and Anna Marrah McGovern.

  She attended Pottsville Schools and was employed by the former Philip Van Heusen of Pottsville as a seamstress until she started a family with the love of her life, Andy.

  She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and a former member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

  Clare loved life. She enjoyed traveling and was always ready for a road trip! She enjoyed watching country and western movies and listening to Johnny Cash and polkas. She especially loved her daughters, her grandchildren, great-grandson and her sister, Jane who was her best friend.

  She was always happy to go shopping, attending shows and eating out. Clare never had a problem eating dessert first. Any time of the day was perfect time for ice cream and M&M’s!

  Her life revolved around her family. Her happiest times were spent at family gatherings. She will be remembered for her infectious smile, spoiling her grandchildren, and her gentle happy-go-lucky nature. As a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, she provided unconditional love and support.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Alesandro “Andy” Alfronsi, on January 7, 2016; infant son Brian in 1965; a sister Catherine June Klema; a brother, John McGovern. Surviving are two daughters, Justina Majestic and her husband Chuck, Pottsville and Patty Semanchik and her husband Atty. Mark, Frackville; six grandchildren, Mark, Steven, Patrick and his wife Brooke, Daniel and Christina Semanchik, and Kelly Majestic Eales and her husband Rodger; one great-grandson Otto Eales; a sister, Jane McGovern Bobinis, Pottsville; nieces and nephews.

  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11AM from St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville with Rev. David J. Loeper as celebrant. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 6-8PM Wednesday at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville and again from 9:30-10:30AM Thursday at the funeral home. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contribution made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Interment will be at Queen of the Universe Cemetery, Pottsville.

  Please share your memories and condolences with Clare’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com