Obituary of Clara Northcraft

Clara Krivonyak Northcraft, 89, of Hobart and Zepherhills, FL, passed away on April 1, 2020 at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. Born on January 28, 1931 in Ohio, Clara was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Petreczky) Krivonyak. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Stamford. Mrs. Northcraft graduated from Keuka College in 1953 with a BA degree in English. She retired from teaching in 1970 in Randolph, NY. She became librarian at Olive Price Library in Hobart and served for 22 years until her retirement in 2003. Clara was a devoted member of the community, serving as Secretary and on the Board of Directors of the Delaware Co. Chapter of the American Red Cross, a board member of Project Independence. Clara volunteered at East Pasco Medical Center in Zepherhills and at “Core Values” in Stamford for over 10 years. She was also a member of TOPS and the Hobart Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Mrs. Northcraft is survived by her husband of over 58 years: Richard Northcraft; two daughters: Susan Northcraft of Oneonta, and Ann (Kenny) Webb of Rochester; grandchildren: Matthew Stearns of Oneonta, Molly and Maci Germain of Oneonta; Justin, Ryan and Aidan Webb all of Rochester; nieces, nephews and cousins. Private visitation and private Mass were held at Sacred Heart Church, Stamford. Private burial was held at St. Patrick Cemetery, Randolph, NY. A celebration of Clara’s life will be held at a later date. Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Northcraft family.