Carol Demmer, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday morning following a lengthy illness.

She was surrounded by family at her cottage along the river.

The Oil City native was born July 14, 1939, the daughter of William H. and Beatrice Kane Clay.

She attended St. Joseph schools and upon graduation she was a receptionist for the City of Oil City and the Mayor’s office.

In 1966 she married Dr. Daniel Demmer, who preceded her in death January 17, 2016, six months shy of their 50th wedding anniversary.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents William and Beatrice Kane Clay; sister Judith Roe and her husband Wayne of California; sister-in-law Ardelle Hargenrader and husband Gerry, and brother-in-law Jack Biltz.

She is survived by sons Douglas of Oil City and David and his wife Lissa of Shippenville, PA. and daughters Deborah Lesko of Oil City and Denice Patterson and her husband Jerry of Ocean Isle Beach, NC. She is also survived by grandchildren: Zachary Lesko of Wilmington, DE, Daniel Patterson of Wilmington, NC, Samuel Patterson of Ocean Isle Beach and Gabriel, Lilia, and Caleb Demmer of Shippenville, and Gracie (Nick) Malkoch of Garner, North Carolina; one sister, Peggy Scott and her husband Bill of Charleston, SC; sister-in-law Jeanette Demmer Biltz of Oil City; and sister-in-law DeAnna Buchanan and her husband Larry of Ohio. Several nieces and nephews and grandnieces also survive.

Carol enjoyed baking, sewing, and spending time with her family at the river and at the beach.

She was also an avid Steelers fan. She was known as a ‘second mom’ to many of her children’s friends — often waiting up to whip up a meal or even a homemade pie after late nights out.

Friends will be received Monday, February 20 from 6 to 8 pm at the Reinsel Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 21 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph’s Church, with Fr. John Miller presiding.

Internment to follow in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers and memorials, the family requests that you spend time with loved one creating memories that last forever.

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com