Claire T. Semmeles

Claire T. Semmeles entered into eternal rest on December 7, 2025, in the arms of her daughter. She was 96 years of age. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Claire was born on November 25, 1929, in Yonkers, NY to the late Charles and Rose Piersall. Claire was married to her devoted and loving husband Charles “Chick” W. Semmeles III for 52 years. He was the love of her life, and they always referred to each other as “Him’s a honey and Her’s a honey”.

She was predeceased by her husband Chick, her parents and 4 siblings.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Teresa Tavernise and her husband Joseph of Middletown, NY, her son Charles W. Semmeles IV and his wife Lisa of Souderton, PA. 3 grandchildren Shaun Semmeles, Caitlin Murphy and Joie Tavernise, and 2 great grandsons.

Claire was a stay-at-home mom while her children were in school only working small part time jobs. Later on, she was employed by Amscan as a manager. Raising her children and being with her husband was what was most important to her.

Mom, thank you for always being there and for the love that you gave us. We love you and will miss you always and forever. Until we meet again…

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17th at Donovan Funeral Home, 82 S. Church Street, Goshen, NY 10924 from 3-6 pm with a burial to follow on Thursday, December 18th at St Columba Parish Cemetery, 3335 NY-94, Chester, NY 10918 at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Claire’s name to Tunnel to Towers, St. Judes or the charity of one's choice.