Roger B. Clark, 80, of 3251 Rich Valley Rd., Emporium, PA died at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA on Tuesday (May 20, 2014) morning.
He was born December 27, 1933 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Otto and Josephine Schager Clark.
On October 20, 1956 in St. Michael Church in Clarence, PA he married Mildred "Millie" McClusick Clark, who survives.
Mr. Clark graduated from the former Emporium High School in the class of 1951. After graduation he served an apprenticeship with Sylvania, as a tool and die maker, where he continued to work for many years until his retirement. He owned the former Emporium Movie Theatre for many years. Roger served several years as the Shippen Township tax collector. He also worked as a realtor for many years with McBride Realty. He was an avid outdoorsman and loving husband, father and grandfather. Roger was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church where he had served as a Eucharistic Minister and also as an usher.
Surviving
In addition to Mildred "Millie" McClusick Clark
Son: Brian Clark and his wife Colleen, Mechanicsburg, PA
Son: Mark Clark and his wife Joyanne, Corning, NY
Son: David Clark and his wife Jessica, Clarks Summit
Daughter: June, Mrs. Joel Caldwell, Emporium
Son: William Clark and his wife Gina, Warren
9 Grandchildren: Brian, Timothy, Jasmine, Jada, Philip, Meredith Mariel, Nataly & Anthony
1 Brother: John Clark and his wife Linda, Virginia Beach, VA
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Otto and Josephine Schager Clark
Daughter-in-law: Jackie Clark
2 Brothers: Gerald Clark and Major Thomas E. Clark
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Friday (May 23, 2014) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.
Visitation with Video Tribute will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Thursday from 5:00-8:00 PM
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium.
In lieu of flowers, memorial Contributions may be made to Major Thomas E. Clark Scholarship Fund, c/o: Northwest Savings Bank, 2 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA 15834 or to Parkinsons Disease Foundation, 710 W. 168th St., New York, NY 10032
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
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