JEFFERSON TWP. – Clarence R. Clark Sr., age 94, of Jefferson Twp. passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2026 at Lakes at Jefferson in Mercer.

He was born in West Monterey, PA on February 08, 1932, to Roy Bailey and Ella Louise Clark

Clarence married Margaret L. Sumner on June 28, 1952 and shared with her over seventy-three years prior to her passing on May 11, 2025.

He served our country with the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. For his service to our country, he attained the rank of Corporal and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal prior to his honorable discharge.

Clarence retired from the former Sharon Steel with thirty-eight years of service having worked in the furnace area as a ladle liner and tow motor operator.

Throughout his life he was continually dedicated to helping others serving as a volunteer fireman with Jefferson Township and as well as working the township for many years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed tinkering on various projects.

He leaves behind and will be sadly missed by his daughter Jacquie Calvert and her husband Bill of New Wilmington; along with six grandchildren Jesse (Melissa) Calvert, Josh (Samantha) Calvert, Amber (Adam) Colligan, Clarence “CR” (Courtney) Clark III, Patricia (Scott) Peterson, and Timothy (Kristina) Clark; ten great-grandchildren; and his sister-in-law Janice Sumner.

In addition to his parents and wife Margaret, he was preceded in death by his son Clarence “Tim” Clark Jr..

A funeral service will be held on Monday November 2, 2026 at 2:00PM at the Sample-O'Donnell Funeral Home at 555 East State Street in Sharon, PA. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the start of the service.

A private interment will take place next to his wife at Oakwood Cemetery.

Friends are invited to share their memories and condolences with Clarence’s family by visiting www.sampleodonnellfh.com.