BORN

March 4, 1940

DIED

January 22, 2023

LOCATION

Mars, Pennsylvania

Marlin J. Clay, 82, of Mars, passed away on Sunday morning, Jan. 22, 2023, at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars.Born in Rockwood, Somerset County, on March 4, 1940, he was the son of the late Clarence and Velma Shumaker Clay.Marlin was a schoolteacher for the Mars Area School District, and...

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There are no words sufficient to describe my sorrow at Mr. Clay's passing. He wasn't just a teacher - and an excellent teacher at that - he was a mentor and a friend. From him, I learned as much about navigating the treacherous waters of life in high school as I did painting and sketching. He was a gentle soul and was always quick to cheer you up with a joke or just to listen to you if you wanted to get something off your chest that was upsetting you. He was a hard worker who invested so...

Richard Eckman

February 01, 2023 | School

Rest in peace Mr. Clay. You brought joy to so many. I loved playing women's softball for you and Carol.

Carrie Catalano

January 29, 2023 | Friend

Rest in Peace Mr. Clay, you were a true gem.

Dawn Brooks Wilbern

January 28, 2023

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