George Frederick Clark

George F. Clark, 92, of Minersville, passed away Tuesday, September 12th, while en route to the VA Hospital in Lebanon. George was born in Minersville, Pa. on November 2, 1930, a son of the late Mary (Kline) and Donald Clark. He was member of the United Methodist Church of Minersville. A graduate of Minersville high School. He served on the U.S.S. Ernest G. Small in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954 during the Korean War and had duties in China and the United Nations. George was a retired employee of Eastern Airlines having been with the company for 25 years. George was the Mayor of the Borough of Minersville from 1998-2001. He served as an Executive board Member of The First National Bank of Minersville. He was a member of Cressona Lodge No. 222 Free & Accepted Masons, Minersville Rotary, Mountaineer Hose Company, Harding Gun Club, Lifetime Member of the Minersville Fish & Game, Muddy Creek Sportsman Club, Black Diamond Navy Club Ship 257, VFW, and the American Legion Post #544. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Roberts. George is survived by a niece, Jennifer Cheh, and a nephew, Scott Roberts. All are respectfully invited to attend a Visitation 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 16th at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. in Minersville. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Karen Paquette officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital www.stjude.org/donate Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.

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