Thomas Clarke Obituary

Thomas Noble Clarke September 29, 1931 December 20, 2013 Thomas Noble Clarke, 82, of Bellefonte, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at Centre Crest. Born September 29, 1931 in West Chester, he was a son of the late George D. and Margaret (Gundrum) Clarke. On August 16, 1958, in State College, he married Linda Cooper who survives at home. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War from 1950-1953. Tom was a 1950 graduate of Lititz High School. He was also a 1961 graduate of Lock Haven University graduating with a BS in History and English. He was a beloved seventh grade history teacher at the Bellefonte Area Junior High School, until his retirement in 1993, after 32 years of teaching. Tom was a family man, family always came first. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bellefonte. He loved crossword puzzles and playing cards. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Amy L.C. Horgas and her husband, J. Mark, of State College; one son, Thomas M. Clarke, of Bellefonte; one brother, the Reverend E. Mahlon Clarke (Eleanor), of Florida; four grandchildren, J.C. and Sarah Clarke, Stefan and Brendan Horgas. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and five siblings, Emily, David, Frank, Roger and Donald. Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014, at the St. John Lutheran Church, 216 N. McAllister Street, Bellefonte. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., at the church, with the Reverend William E. Osman officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in Farmers Mills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions in Tom's name be made to the Employee Fund at Centre Crest, 502 E. Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 or St. John Lutheran Church, 216 N. McAllister Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com

Published by Centre Daily Times on Dec. 24, 2013.
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Our family loved Tom and will remember the many good times we shared with him. From Lauren and Danny Chan

Lauren Chan

January 10, 2014

Tom,
Sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.

JoEllen and Tim Boyer

December 30, 2013

Sorry to hear of Mr. Clarke's passing. He was a great Teacher. Prayers to the Family.

Roberta Keith

December 27, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories.

Leon Musser

December 26, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He fought a long hard battle. Take comfort in all your many wonderful memories.

Debbie Markle Shelow

December 25, 2013

Linda & Family,
So very sorry to hear of Tom's leaving this earth. I loved him as my social studies teacher all those years ago. And how fortunate that I got to reconnect when Linda and I worked together. He had a great wit about him, one of the many reasons I enjoyed him as a teacher, but another reason I enjoyed him years later, as a former student. God bless you, Linda & give you strength through these dark days. May your loving memories sustain you.

Marge Wallace

December 24, 2013

Dear Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember the fun times we had with you and Tom.
Charlie and Margy Gearhart

December 24, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.God be with you.

Linda Thompso Brown

December 24, 2013

He was a great teacher whom my daughter and I had, He will be missed

carol coner/reish

December 24, 2013

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Always, Nancy Vierck Di Vincenzo

December 24, 2013

Dear Linda and Family, Tom and I were very sorry to read of Tom's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Polly and Tom Mensch

Tom Mensch

December 24, 2013

My deepest sympathies go out to you. Prayers and thoughts be with you. Always , Nancy Vierck Di Vincenzo

December 24, 2013

Two generations of my family (classes of '68, '86, '88, and '89) had Mr. Clarke for history. He is fondly remembered, and will be missed.

Shirley Ann Confer

December 24, 2013

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