Zeta B. Clark, 83, of North 16th Street, Niles, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at West Woods of Niles following a brief illness.

She was born March 25, 1927 in Niles to William Zerr and Ruth (Christman) Zerr. She was a lifetime resident of Niles. She first married James Hiatt, who died in 1960. She later married John K. Clark, who died May 5, 1960.

Zeta retired after more than 40 years of service from Simplicity Pattern Co. in Niles. She was a very active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Niles, where she was financial secretary of the church council and choir member.

She was previously employed at Lakeland Rehabilitation and was currently volunteering in the Lakeland Surgery Waiting Room. She also volunteered at Northside School reading to preschoolers.

She will always be remembered for her baked goods, especially her cookies.

The family wishes to thank the staff of West Woods of Niles and Hospice at Home for the wonderful care given to their mother.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Andy Selent, on Nov. 29, 2006.

She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Selent of Niles; son, Don (Marge) Hiatt of Niles; granddaughters, Maggie Hiatt of Niles and Christina Selent of Niles; grandson, Tony Hiatt of Niles; sister, Ruth Watson of Niles; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Niles with the Rev. Harry L. Clark of the church officiating.

Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles and one hour prior to services at the church Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ or Relay for Life.