Marie N. Nakamura, 87 of Clearfield died on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Ridgeview Elder Care Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.
She was born on August 2, 1920 in New York City, NY, a daughter of the late Edward S. and Elizabeth C. (Lanahan) Nakamura.
Mrs. Nakamura worked for 58 years as a legal secretary at the National YWCA in New York City.
She was Catholic by faith.
She is survived by a son, Edward J. Kanuha Sr. and his wife Phianna of Frenchville; two grandchildren, Kimberly Martin of Clearfield and Edward J. Kanuha II and his wife Paula of Quarryville; and four great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Corrine Fujii.
At the request of Mrs. Nakamura, there will be no public visitation or service. Internment will be in the St. Peters Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second Street, Clearfield PA 16830
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.