Florence L. Clark, 86, a resident of Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield and formerly of Hyde, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at the center. Born March 16, 1926 in Smithmill, Gulich Township, she was the daughter of Lawrence E. and Susan (Gillimen) Lytle.
Mrs. Clark was first employed by Sylvania Electronics in Clearfield and then by Clearfield Cheese Co. in Curwensville, retiring after 32 years of service. She was a member of the Curwensville United Methodist Church.
On Nov. 7, 1946 in Martinsburg, WV, she wed Elvin William Clark, who preceded her in death March 2, 1982. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Kathi Bowery; brothers, Nathaniel, William, Rip, Gerald and Lawrence; and sisters, Daisey, Thelma, Mary, Margaret and Pearl.
Surviving are four daughters, Barbara J. Lingle and her husband, Fred of Clearfield; Sandra E. Bowery and her husband, Robert Jr. of Curwensville; Marlene S. Clark of DuBois; and Moneice D. VanEdgom and her husband, Paul of Goodyear, AZ.
Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jamie Smith and her husband, John of Williamsburg; JoAnna McClure and her husband, David of Curwensville; and William Rickus and his fiancée, Whitney of State College; four great-grandchildren, Erika, Nathaniel, Aspen and Saxton; a brother, Ira Lytle and his wife, Donna of Unionville, OH; and a brother-in-law, Houston Wise of Akron, OH.
At the request of Mrs. Clark, there will be no public visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Dr. Robert Ludrowsky officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.
The family suggests contributions be made to either the Curwensville United Methodist Church, 602 State St., Curwensville, PA 16833, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.