Clara V. Bertz, 80, of Ephrata and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Keystone Villa. She was the wife of Sheldon E. Bertz, Sr., who passed away this past October 29th. They were married for 55 years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Sue Pastino Lombardo. Clara had worked from 1976 to 2012 in the food service department at Franklin & Marshall College. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Her dedication to praying the Holy Rosary was very important to her and she was a member of the Rosary club at Keystone Villa where she resided. She was a 1956 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. Clara enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren and her girlfriends. Clara is survived by her son Sheldon Jr., married to Debra Bertz of Kennett Square; her grandsons Joseph and Nicholas; and her sisters all of Lancaster: Mildred Segro, Angie Voci, Marion Pautz, and Josephine Celia. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Marie Bertz, and her sister, Mary Starr. Friends will be received at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke St. Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 10-11AM, with the Mass to be celebrated at 11AM. Interment in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Clara's memory to the Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary, 1834 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.