Clara V. Horblinski

Clara V. Horblinski, 77, of West Caln, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. She was the wife of Peter Horblinski, Sr. with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Osborne and Anna Burkey Dean. Clara was an area resident all her life. She was employed for 21 years by QVC in West Chester. An avid writer and published author of two children's books, Clara took  courses from the Long Ridge Writers Group of West Reading, Conn., the North American School of Accounting in Scranton, the Institute of Children's Literature of W. Reading, Conn. and At Home Professions of Ft. Collins, CO. She was a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Coatesville.

She is survived, in addition to her husband, by five children; Lois L., wife of Harvey Shutters of Gap, Peter Horblinski, Jr. of Honey Brook, Alex Horblinski of West Chester, Thomas S. Horblinski and Brian K. Horblinski both of Coatesville, one granddaughter Angela Horblinski and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a grandson Harvey Shutters, Jr. and two sisters, Betty Pierce and Florence Haines.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 11:00 am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg followed by private interment in the Ukrainian Cemetery, Coatesville. Viewing at the funeral home from 10 to 11:00 am.

Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com