Clara M. Leasure Bass – Monongahela
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July 7, 2022

Clara M. Leasure Bass – Monongahela

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Clara M. Leasure Bass, 43, of Monongahela, passed away unexpectedly on Sun-day, July 3, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh, on Feb. 4, 1979, daughter of the late William Leasure Jr. and Rebecca Doerr Ankrom of Roscoe. Clara attended Ringgold High School, loved camping and being outdoors. She is survived by three sons, Jason Turner of Connellsville; Dylan McBride of Charleroi and Dayton Williams of Charleroi; two daughters, Ashley Turner (Taylor Workman) and Alexis Sickels, both of Uniontown; two sisters, Missy Leasure and fiancé John Pearson Jr. of Monongahela, and Nancy (John) Slogick of Daisytown; four grandchildren, Ellie Cordess, Bryce and Nolan Workman and Wyatt Turner; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, William Leasure III. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2022. Condolences can be made at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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