Clifford J. Boyer

1932 - 2024

Clifford J. Boyer, 91, of Edwardsville, passed into eternity Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

He was born Dec. 31, 1932, in Nanticoke, and was a son to the late Clifford and Lottie Navroth Boyer.

Cliff was graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1950, and became a watchmaker by trade. He apprenticed under Harold Sweet, Scranton, to learn his trade of watchmaking and continued to hone his craft through various seminars.

He was first employed by Lazarus Department Store, then Neisner's and then self-employed until retirement. His career spanned 65 years as a practicing watchmaker.

Cliff was an active hiker and camper in his younger days and enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors. He passed this love to his children and grandchildren.

One of his greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren and attending their events.

He was an avid Yankees and Giants fan and enjoyed attending annual games with his sons.

Cliff was also an active bowler and belonged to many bowling leagues in the Wyoming Valley. He earned his 299 blue ring for bowling an almost perfect game.

Cliff was a member of the East End Primitive Methodist Church where his steadfast faith sustained him throughout his lifetime.

Later in life, Cliff's favorite past times were playing bingo and socializing with friends at the Kingston Senior Center, and most recently as a resident of Tiffany Court.

In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Gualtiere Boyer; son, Mark D. Boyer; younger brother, Thomas, who died in childhood; and brother-in-law, Joseph Gualtiere.

Cliff is survived by his children Donna (Charles) Zumbo, Harrisburg; Tammy Boyer, Bath; Cliff Boyer, Riverview, Fla.; and Heidi (Chris) McCue, Kingston; grandchildren Téa Zumbo; Michelle (Frank) Haring; Gregg (Francis) Boyer; Shania Boyer; Hannah and Eric Boyer; and Caitlin, Christopher and David McCue; great grandchildren, Logan and Adriana Haring and Haleina Boyer; sisters-in-law, Christine Munger and Louise (Jim) Sweeney; numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, with a memorial service following at 11 a.m. at Hugh B. Hughes Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Falls.

Our many thanks to those who showed care and compassion to Cliff in his final years. The family would also like to thank the hospice staff at Allied Services on Meade Street for their exceptional care and compassion for our father and his family.

Cliff was a kind, amiable soul to everyone he met. He was a quiet gentleman, and his presence will be missed.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Cliff to Allied Services Hospice, 200 S. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

For more information or to send the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website at www.hughbhughes.com.