Clarence C. Buck

Clarence C. Buck, 93, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Sunday morning (December 10, 2023). He was born December 8, 1930 in Beech Creek, PA a son of the late Clarence C. and Emma Hoover Buck. On May 14, 1955 in First United Methodist Church, Emporium, PA he married Ruth Goodrow Buck, who survives.

Mr. Buck had worked at the former A & P Grocery Store in Emporium for many years. After the store closed he worked at the former Goetz Hardware and Feed Store in St. Marys. He loved working there so much he considered it a pleasure to go in each day. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was well known for his love of building rock retaining walls aound his garden. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, Jeffery Buck, Emporium;

two daughters, Connie (Robert) Bennett, Emporium and Michele (Chris) Gausman, St. Marys; four grandchildren: Kelly, Christopher, Connor & Bryce; two great grandchildren, Ellee and Omri.

He was was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Marsha and Pam; grandson, Zachary Christopher Gausman; two sisters, Ruth and May; half-brother, Paul Wertz who was killed in WW II

There will be No Visitation. Memorial Service will be held at Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 1284 Sizerville Road, Emporium, PA on Saturday (December 16, 2023) at 1:00 PM with Rev. James Eastman officiating.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA.

In lieu of flowers memorial Contributions may be made to the local Emporium Salvation Army.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.