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Barbara Clarke Obituary
Barbara J. Clarke, 84, of Dallas, formerly of Port Griffith, passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2024. She is reunited with her husband of 61 years, Robert J. Clarke, Sr., who passed away Feb. 14, 2022.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Helen Kolesarik Sauers.
Barbara attended Fairview High School. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a nurse's assistant at Oakwood Terrace, Moosic, and Wesley Village, Jenkins Twp. She also worked for Topps Chewing Gum, Duryea, and Eberhard Faber, Mountain Top, where she met her husband.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Port Griffith, where she assisted with the parish's chicken dinners and making pierogis for the annual pierogi sale before returning to St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, where she volunteered with the Care and Concern Committee Food Pantry since its inception.
Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was devoted to the love and care of her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandson were the light of her life. Barbara had a big heart and always found ways of helping others; family, friends and even strangers.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Gerald Gibbons, Dr. Michalene Torbik and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their compassionate care.
Barbara is survived by her son, Robert Clarke Jr. and his wife, Bridget; daughter, Barbara Anastasi and her husband, Dominic; grandchildren, Alexandra Anastasi Dolinsky and her husband, Christopher; and Dominic (Nic) Anastasi; great-grandson, Braxton Dolinsky; sister, Joan Piccotti; extended family, William Burke and Mary Burke Goode, who she loved as her own; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Harold and Charles Sauers.
A memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pittston. Interment will be in Mountain View Burial Park, Harding.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the church on Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittston Food Pantry of St. John the Evangelist Parish, 35 William St., Pittston PA 18640; or to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 E.D. Preate Drive, Suite 108, Moosic, PA 18507.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith).
To send a condolence, visit www.balogafuneralhome.com.
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Maria Hartley
April 17, 2024
So sorry to here about Barbara's passing. I worked with her at Topps. We drove together to work. She was such a great person. May God Bless you all. Heaven gained a wonderful lady.
Mary Ann Cremard
April 16, 2024
Sorry to hear about, she was a very friendly and loving person. Will keep her in my prayers.
Maryann Cremard
Peggy Burke
April 16, 2024
Barbara (and Bob) were loyal, dedicated and valued members of the Greater Pittston Food Pantry team. I am fortunate to have had the privilege of knowing and working alongside both. They had big, loving hearts! To the younger volunteers Barbara was a beloved grandmother. She brought love, laughter and genuine concern during her years of service.
Peggy Burke
April 16, 2024
Barbara(and Bob) were loyal, dedicated, valuable members of the Greater Pittston Food Pantry team. She was a joy to be around and brought love and laughter with her. My years of working with Barbara and Bob brought many smiles. She emanated love and goodwill to all. The younger volunteers she brought under her wing like a beloved grandmother. She lived a life of service and was truly God´s instrument. I´m fortunate to have had the privilege to know both of them.
Gail Goss Davis
April 14, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will be missed terribly. Love you Aunt Barbara
Cathy O (Chucky) Morgan
April 14, 2024
Barbara was a sweet, kind, outgoing person always with a smile on her face. She was a caring, active grandmother. She was a good human who will be missed.
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