Clara Mary Rathman, 90, of Dunkirk, passed Saturday February 20, 2021 at Brooks Memorial Hospital after a short illness with loved ones by her side.

Clara was born February 15, 1931 in Cattaraugus to Joseph and Mamie Kraft.

Clara was a retired homemaker. She had a close relationship with her heavenly Father. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She spent her time crocheting gifts for her loved ones.

She was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church.

Clara had two brother, Stanley Kraft and Joseph Kraft, and seven sisters, Agnes Tadt, Margaret McFarland Josephine Wilson, Mary Levarse, Helen Matterowski, Esther Benton, and Mabel Raiport.

She had ten children, Cindy Bailey, Mrs (Andres) Susan Canales, Victoria Rathman, Ronald (Donna) Rathman, Kenny (Bambi) Rathman, Dela Pragle, Darlene Rathman, Bob (Linda) Rathman, Michael Dotegowski, and Edward Vacanti. She also had 15 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

Private memorial service to be held Friday at 3 p.m. in the Grace Fellowship Church 704 Central Ave. Dunkirk.

In lieu of flowers please make donations with honor to DAV (Disable American Veterans).

Arrangements are by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., Dunkirk.