Scheibelhood, Clara A., 86, of Wheeling, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2011.
She was born March 13, 1925, in Wetzel County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Theodore N. and
Amelia C. “Cora” Blatt Scheibelhood.
Clara was a devout Catholic and a member of ST. Joseph’s Cathedral Parish. She was retired after many
years of service at Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy, where she first worked as an infirmary attendant
and later as a housekeeper.
Preceding her in death were four brothers Lawrence, Raymond, and Eugene Scheibelhood, as well as an
infant brother; two sisters, Mary Hohman and Catherine Scheibelhood. Survivors include a brother, Paul
Delores Scheibelhood of Proctor, WV; two sisters, Theresa Shutler and Margaret Scheibelhood, both of
Wheeling; fifteen nephews and nieces.
Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8pm., Monday, December 26 at Altmeyer Funeral
Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where a vigil service will be held at 3:30 pm followed
immediately by a rosary service at 3:45 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 , Tuesday, December 27th at St. Joseph’s
Cathedral Wheeling, with Msgr Kevin M. Quirk as celebrant. Interment will follow at
Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at altmeyer.com
Aunt Theresa,
I am so sorry to hear of your sister’s sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nancy
Dear Margaret and Theresa,
So sorry for the loss of your sister.Our thoughts and prayers are with you !
To the family of Clara:
The five sisters from Mount de Chantal who are now at Georgetown
in Washington DC send heartfelt condolences to all of you. Clara was very much a part of the larger Mount “community” and we have lovely memories of her. May she rest in
peace with those of your family members who predeceased her.