Oneonta – Clare Roman, 89, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.

She was born April 27, 1935 in Broad Channel, NY, the daughter of John and Frances (Thiesen) Geotke.

Clare married John R. Roman on January 18, 1953 at St. Virgilius Catholic Church in Broad Channel.  They made their home in Hillsdale, NY, then lived in Edenton, NC for a while before moving to Oneonta.

Most important to Clare was her family.  She was a kind, caring, and loving woman to all. She loved family gatherings, animals, gardening, and the ocean.

She is survived by her son, Robert and Doreen Roman; son-in-law, Ted Devlin; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, John on June 25, 2020; her daughter, Laura Devlin; son, Johnny Roman and several brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. to the funeral services at Noon on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Christopher Welch officiating.  Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Donations may be made in loving honor of her son, Johnny to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; www.stjude.org

Expressions of sympathy may be made at, www.lhpfuneralhome.com