Reba H. Mollica
Reba H. Mollica 93, of Clearfield passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Marion Manor in Curwensville.
Born October 27, 1921 in Washington, GA she was the daughter of Lois Jennings and Mamie D. (Nash) Head. She was a 1939 graduate of Lyman Hall High School in Gainesville, GA. Reba was the valedictorian of her high school class. She is a graduate of Brenau College in Gainesville, GA. She worked as an Executive Secretary in Georgia and also as an Executive Secretary for Airplane Marine for 5 years. Upon moving to Clearfield, she worked for the Clearfield County Unemployment Office, was part owner of DuBois 1 Hour Cleaners where she did bookwork and was a seamstress. She was co-owner of Dubois Bonanza/Ponderosa restaurant. She was employed by the Clearfield School District for 28 years as a Library Aide retiring at age 83.
Reba was an amateur radio operator #N3PUF, and a life member of S.O.I 189 where she was also a former member of the Martha Washington Lodge/S.O.I 189 and has served as President of this organization.
On November 11, 1945 in Dublin, GA she wed Samuel “Dutchie” Mollica, who preceded her in death on December 23, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents, infant son Carl J. Mollica, Brother Glen A. Head, infant brother Loy Head, and a sister Inez Garner.
She is survived by 5 children Rebecca A. Hummel and her husband Rick of Clearfield, Nancy L. Hayes and her husband Jon of Downingtown, PA, Samuel J. Mollica III and his wife Leah of DuBois, Stephen J. Mollica of Clearfield, and Claudia J. Russell and her husband Bruce of Chester Springs, PA. 10 grandchildren - Dr. Lynn Hummel Ed. D., Ann Hummel, Kathleen Peterson, Eric Hayes, Jennifer Hayes, Christina Peterson, Samantha Mollica, PFC Bruce Russell, Andrew Russell, Cara Russell. 3 great grandchildren Dante Peterson, Anthony Peterson, and Julian Hayes. 2 brothers M.L. Head and his wife, Artis of Flowery Branch GA, Ervin W. Head and his wife, Kim of Gainesville, GA.
Services for Mrs. Mollica will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc of Clearfield at 16 North Front Street, Clearfield on Wednesday November 26, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Thomas Young officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Clearfield.
Friends will be received at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield on Tuesday November 25, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. And on Wednesday from 10 AM till the time of services at 11 AM.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library 1 South Front Street, Clearfield, PA 16830
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