Clara Riolo Gagliano Bohm

A Mass of Christian Burial for Clara Riolo Gagliano Bohm, 86, of Logansport will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2009 at All Saints Catholic Church.A�A�

She died at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday January 21, 2009 at George Davis Manor in West Lafayette.A�A�

Born on September 29, 1922 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Filippina (Gagliano) Riolo.A� On October 30, 1940 she married Joseph A. Gagliano and he preceded her in death on June 8, 1973.A� On October 4, 1975 she married Charles Bohm and he preceded her in death on March 9, 1995.A�A�

Clara went to St. Joseph School from first to eighth grade and then graduated from Logansport High School in 1940 where she was class president and a National Honor Society Member.A� She was employed by Logansport Municipal Utilities from 1963 to 1975.A� She also worked for the Cass County Recorderchr(39)s Office from 1976 to 1984, and with the Cass County Welfare Department from 1984 to 1990.A�A�

She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Ladies Sodality and Our Lady of Snows Study Club, a former member of the Toastmasters Club, Past President of the St. Joseph School P.T.A. and Hospital Auxilliary Association. A�Clara was also a literacy, hospice and Memorial Hospital volunteer.A� She was a former Cub Scout Den Mother who also received the Pharos Tribune Good Neighbors Award in 1990.A� She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, writing poetry and playing Euchre.

Survivors include two daughters, Frances Diana Hayden of Louisville, Kentucky and Phyl Raderstorf and husband Robert of Lafayette, two sons, Paul Gagliano of Logansport and Anthony Gagliano of Indianapolis, brother, Charles Riolo and sister, Sara Ann Canales both of Logansport, 6 grandchildren, Kara Sloan and husband Dr. Steven Sloan of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Krista Terhune of Dusseldorf, Germany, Roberta Julian and husband Gary, Nanette Julian and husband Michael, Natalie Baker and husband Peter and Aaron Raderstorf and wife Karissa all of Lafayette, nine great grandchildren, Abrah Timmons and husband Daniel, Marah Julian, Braden Julian, Elise Julian, Megan Julian, Colin and Alayna Baker, Benjamin Sloan and Britta Sloan.A� She is also survived by several beloved nieces and nephews.A�A�

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2009 at Marocco Funeral Chapel where there will be a Scripture Service at 7 p.m.A�A�

Father Mike McKinney will officiate and Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.A�A�

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Felice Foundation of Dr. Leo Buscaglia and/or the Susan B. Komen Foundation.A�A�

Online Condolences may be made to the family at www.maroccofc.com.