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1936
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2019
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Shirley Clinger Obituary
Born September 26, 1936 in Summerville, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Klouse and Rebecca Cyphert.
She married Robert Glenn Clinger on June 12, 1954 at the Pleasant Hill Bible Church in Summerville. He preceded her in death in May 2019.
Mrs. Clinger spent her life as homemaker, caring for her family. She loved painting, flowers, puzzles and reading.
She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Bible Church in Summerville.
Survivors include three sons, John (Debra) Clinger of Washington, Pa., Joe Clinger of Summerville, and Jerry (Theresa) Clinger of DuBois; a daughter Glenda (Dennis) Shreckengost of Summerville; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Clinger was preceded in death by a son, Robert Clinger Jr.; four sisters, Louise Bowser, Joy Aikens, Trudy Ferguson and Gloria Oakley; and an infant brother.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, December 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Furlong Funeral Home in Summerville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the funeral home with Pastor Jay Bucci of the Pleasant Hill Bible Church officiating.
Interment will follow at the Shannondale Union Cemetery, Redbank Township, Clarion County.
Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Bible Church at 3629 Sandy Flat Rd., Summerville, PA 15864.
Friends and family may leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, order flowers, and obtain additional information at www.furlongfuneralhome.com.
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