Claire, age 81 passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 4th, 2024 after battling an extended illness.
She is pre-deceased by her mother and father, Clarence and Bernadine Metzger. She is survived by her companion of 47 years, John (Zeke) Zastrocky; children, Scott (Michele) Flagler, Jeff (Amy) Flagler; grandchildren, Danielle (Kyle) Denton, Courtney (Colin) Flagler, Jacob and Jarrett Flagler; great-grandchildren, Evan and Cade Denton, Barrett Flagler-Willis; sister, Charlene Basil (Skip) Whitney; niece, Dr. Christa Whitney-Miller (Dr. Matthew Miller); nephew, Brian (Aimee) Whitney; Kim Fodge; Zeke’s children and grandchildren; and good friends, Don and Roz Krenzer and Jim and Sheila Fodge.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Strong Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care.
Claire is a retiree of the United States Postal Service. She was a member of the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Sackett Merrill White Post #575 Bergen. For more information, visit www.walkerbrothersfh.com
Calling hours were held on Thursday August 8, 2024 at Walker Brothers Funeral Home (21 Main Street, Churchville, NY). A funeral service was held on August 9th, 2024 at the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department (24 Washington St., Churchville, NY).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Churchville Volunteer Fire Department (24 Washington Street, Churchville, NY 14428)
