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Clifton Owens Obituary
Mr. Owens was born in Wilkes-Barre on March 23, 1944, and was the beloved son of Berdine R. Warner and the late Clifton Owens.
After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, Levittown, in 1962, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served as Navy corpsman aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) during the Vietnam War.
He married the former Sheila L. Slusser in 1970 and resided in Shavertown for many years with their two daughters, Tiffany and Melissa. He retired from Nesbitt Memorial Hospital after a four-decade career in the hospital pharmacy.
During his retirement, he enjoyed ballroom dancing with his many friends, and was always around to lend a hand to others. Cliff will be missed for his quick wit and sense of humor. He laughed in abundance, particularly at what he just said.
Predeceasing him, in addition to his father, were his wife, Sheila L., and his stepfather, George V. Stedman. Surviving, along with his mother, are his daughters, Tiffany J. Owens, Ashburn, Va.; Melissa J. Collins, Vienna, Va.; and a granddaughter, Zoe Grace.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday with the funeral service being conducted at 6 p.m. at the Hugh P. Boyle & Son Funeral Home Inc., 416 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, with Laura M. Lewis, pastor of the Wyoming Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clifton Owens
Joe Kull
November 25, 2013
My regrets and condolences to Cliff's family. He was a great guy and my friend and he will be missed.
Erin Splendido Donahue
November 25, 2013
To Cliff's family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad, he was my best friend at Nesbitt hospital, always making me laugh and enjoying his sense of humor over coffee. I will miss seeing him dance the night away on Chanel 44!!!!!
TIM FOX
November 25, 2013
CLIFF,let me know how the dance is in up there
Mary Monahan
November 25, 2013
Our most sincere condolences are expressed to the Owens family. Cliff will be truly missed.
Ed & Janine Hennigan
November 25, 2013
Bernadine and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! We will miss Cliff he was such a great guy. We missed you both when we sold are building and moved to Exeter.
Cindy Petroski-Gegaris
November 24, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Vince & Paula Brust
November 24, 2013
We will surely miss this most gentlemanly of people. We knew Cliff through his passion for people and dancing. He always brought a smile to one's face. Sincere and kind,Cliff must have been a most wonderful son and father.
Besides his family, Cliff has touched many people in a way that most people don't have the capacity to.
He will be missed, but never forgotten.
November 24, 2013
Cliff was loyal and caring and funny and a very nice guy. The dance community of which I was a part for many years will miss his warm smile and gentle soul. His dancing feet will no doubt bring him to a place of rest and happiness. Thanks for the dances Cliff! And for being such a good sport about visiting NYC. Jeanne F.
Biagio Emma DENTE
November 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers with the family.we will miss cliff we danced for years.
Judy Waligorski
November 24, 2013
Cliff and I went thru high school together in West Wyoming and he moved before our senior year. But, he always came to our 1962 WWHS Class Reunions. One could never forget him. He was always a pleasure to be around, and certainly he was a gentleman. Full of fun and wit. Our class loved him. Our condolences to his Mother, Children, and Grandchildren. WWHS Class of 1962, Judy Randazzo Waligorski
Mickey Brown
November 24, 2013
A great loss to the dance world Cliff will be truly missed. Sincere condolences to the family
Mickey Brown
MIchele Noto
November 24, 2013
My heartfelt feelings go out to Cliff's daughters and mother. Cliff was a tremendous friend who was kind, a true gentleman, and always made me laugh. I will miss him very much.
He had a tremendous fatherly love for his daughters and always spoke so beautifully about them. He was also a devoted son taking such wonderful care of his dear mother.
I hope in time that the wonderful memories that you have of your father will help ease the pain of losing him.
He will be missed by his many, many friends.
Sincerely,
Michele Noto
pamela sparacino
November 24, 2013
To one of my dearest friends and dance partners. this is so shocking to actually believe you are gone. You were loved by all of us. We will miss the laughter, awesome dancing to everything and the chats about taking care of our moms. i love you dear cliffy. rest in peace. xo Pam
November 24, 2013
Cliff was a great brother-in-law who will be greatly missed. I am still in shock. My thoughts and prayers to Tiffany and Missy.
Virginia Cosgrove
November 24, 2013
Cliff embodied what dancing, in my opinion, was meant to be. Not to be the "Max or Derrick" of the crowd, but to have the best time possible on the floor at all times, which he did. He was kind to me always, especially in the beginning when I was new and inexperienced, and when I had some very difficult times, and I will always cherish that, and I will miss him very much.
Megan Wolfe
November 24, 2013
My thoughts are with Cliff and his family. I will miss the friendly smile you could depend on at every dance, his ready laugh and a quick hug that let you know he cared. A genuine friend.
Mary Conomos
November 24, 2013
Always a gentleman always a friend you will truly be missed Cliff.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Sue Ide
November 24, 2013
I was so upset to hear of Cliff's passing. I worked with him at the Pharmacy at Nesbitt until he retired. From the moment I met him, I liked him, who couldn't? With that wit and contagious laugh, he always brightened my day. I just saw him not too long ago.I didn't know it would be my last. I will miss you forever my friend, and I thank you for all the happiness you brought to my life.
Bette&Mike Cefalo
November 24, 2013
Bette and I will miss Cliff...he always had a smile and made you do the same..Ballroom dancing lost a great dancers and friend..He will be missed..To his family we seen our condolences..May he rest in peace
November 24, 2013
Cliff was a good guy; He always had a smile and a kind word.
Stan P.
Karen Millstein
November 24, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! Karen and family.
Zoe Grace Kocharian
November 24, 2013
Grandpa Cliff was wonderful grandfather. He was very funny and made me laugh with his jokes. And he really liked it when I massaged his back. I will miss him very much.
Love Always, Zoe Grace
Holiday Dance 2012
Anngenette Norieka
November 24, 2013
A true friend, always there to cheer you up, make you laugh and keep things on the light side. Over a decade of friendship and my favorite dance partner, may God be at your side now. The circuit will not be the same without you buddy. Love and Miss you!
Carol Sabatini
November 24, 2013
With deep regret I have learned of Cliff's passing. Although I knew him for just a short time, he will long be remembered as a friend, a gentleman, and a great dancer. My deepest sympathy is extended to his family. He will be truly missed by many.
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