Mrs. Claire J. O'Neill of Blue Bell, PA passed on April 16, 2019 at age 90. Born in Atlantic City she was raised in Philadelphia. Pre-deceased by her husband of 65 years John J. O'Neill, she is survived by his daughter Cynthia (Mark Blume), son John (Stephanie), two nieces and one nephew.

Claire was a life-long learner and educator. She graduated from Temple University with honors and earned her Masters in Education. Claire's teaching career began at Temple and would include tenures at several schools in the Wissahickon school district where she focused on elementary education and played an integral role in the development of full- day kindergarten at Stony Creek.

Claire was a devoted wife, mother, friend and teacher who shared her many gifts with others without hesitation. She brought boundless energy, extreme creativity and a contagious enthusiasm to any task. Claire volunteered for countless community and church events, including with her husband John, acting as docents for the Philadelphia Flower Show.

A voracious reader of literature and patron of the Arts, Claire enjoyed gardening, creating flower displays, cooking and entertaining.

Claire met John at Temple. Together they shared 65 years of marriage that included national and world travel, vacations at Cape Cod, and gatherings with family and friends.

Private graveside services were held and Claire was interred at St. Thomas Church in Whitemarsh, PA.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the ACTS Legacy Foundation's Normandy Farms Education Fund at 375 Morris Road, PO Box 90, West Point, PA 19486 or the charity of your choice.