Survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Elaine E. (Heckman) Clark;
Sons, Franklin D. Clark and his wife Christine of New Ringgold, James D. Clark and his wife Kelly of Hamburg, Russell A. Clark and his wife Mary of Leesport, Matthew M. Clark and his companion Line' Drobnich of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, and Timothy H. Clark and his wife Jennifer of Boston , GA;
Brother, Daniel Clark and his wife Anna Mae of Minersville.
11 grand children; 10 great grand children.
A Blue Mountain High School class of 1960 graduate, Franklin retired from Bell Telephone / Verizon after thirty years of service working in the PBX Division..
A member of Friedens Lutheran Church of New Ringgold, Franklin along with Mark Epting were the founding charter members of the Shoemakersville Lions Club. Franklin was awarded the National Extension Award from Lion's International for his work. Franklin was a member of the Shoemakersville, and Hamburg Fire Companies, and served as Constable of Perry Township.
An avid outdoorsman Franklin enjoyed hunting and fishing. His dog Spike was his constant companion.
Born Thursday November 13, 1941 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Kathryn (Grube) Clark.
Preceded in death by a sister, Kay Ann Clark;
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960.
A Funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock AM on Friday September 11, 2015 at Friedens Lutheran Church located at 525 Church Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960, Pastor Kevin P. Melber to officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday evening, September 10, 2015, at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. , 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, & on the morning of services September 11, 2015 from the church starting at 10:00 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorials in Franklin's name may be made to: Friedens Lutheran Church 525 Church Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Sandra as a waitress at the Mahoning Valley Country Club for many years, and recently worked at Boyer's in Tamaqua. Sandra was a member of St. John's U.C.C. of Tamaqua.
Survived by three sons; Steven Christian and his wife Sarah of Florida Eric Christian and his wife Rachel, Fleetwood, Kevin McGeehan of Tamaqua;
Three Sisters: Mrs. Diane Boyer, New Ringgold, Mrs. Ellen Stafiniak wife of John of Lehighton, Mrs. Eilene Bowler of Reading
Brother, James Folk, Jr. of Tamaqua; Three Grand Children;
Preceded in death by; sister, Mrs. Nancy Moerder; brothers, Carl, and Elwood Folk.
Born November 30, 1954 the daughter of the late James A., and Elsie E. (Hill) Folk.
Arrangements are entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorial Services Saturday September 12, 2015 at 10 o'clock A.M. from the Funeral Home, Rev. Kevin Duffy-Guy to officiate.
Friends will be received at the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.
Private interment.
online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Faye R. Lewis of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Coaldale at the age of 85. Born in Coaldale on July 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Theodore R. and Beulah (nee Charles) Lewis. Faye was a graduate of Coaldale High School in 1948, received her Bachelors degree from Susquehanna University in 1952 and a Masters degree from Penn State University in 1960. She started teaching in the South Middleton Township School District in Boiling Springs, PA. Faye then taught mathematics and physics at the former Lansford High School, Lansford, PA. She served as the Mathematics Department Head at Marple Newtown Schools in Newtown Square, PA for 25 years. During her teaching career, Faye was awarded a National Science Foundation Summer Institute to Case Institute of Technology and the University of Arizona; a Shell Fellowship Summer Institute to Cornell University and an NSF Academic Year Institute to Penn State University. A lifelong member of First Congregational Church, Coaldale, she served over the years in the capacities of church historian, President of the Church Board, choir director, Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible school teacher and President of the Women's Class. Faye was also a member of the Coaldale Women's Club and a member of the Pennsylvania State Alumni Association. She is survived by a nephews, T. Thomas Lewis and his wife Cathy, William Lewis and his wife Donna, and Daniel Lewis and his wife Tammy and by a niece, The Rev. Janet Lewis. Faye was also blessed to have seven great nephews and nieces and four great great nephews and nieces. Her family, friends and church provided her much joy during her lifetime. Faye considered it a privilege and honor to be able to teach so many students during her career and was always happy to touch base with many of them. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in First Congregational Church, Ruddle Street, Coaldale with The Dr. Rev. Wayne E. Benack officiating. Interment in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, PA will follow services. Call from 9:00-11:00 AM on Thursday in the church. Memorials in Faye's name may be made to the First Congregational Church, c/o Lois Richards, 46 East Phillips Street, Coaldale, PA 18218. Arrangements are being handled by the Gulla Funeral Home, 130 East Ridge Street, Coaldale.