Clarence Sears

SELINSGROVE — Clarence L. "Pete" Sears, 87, of N. Water Street, passed away Monday evening, March 12, 2007, at his home from injuries sustained in a fall.

He was born on Sept. 1, 1919, in Penn Township, Snyder County, a son of the late George L. and Mabel C. (Geistwite) Sears. On July 22, 1942, he married his high school sweetheart, Doris Noll, who preceded him in death on April 4, 1986.

Clarence was a 1940 graduate of the Selinsgrove High School.

He served in the Army during World War II, from 1941 to 1945. He was discharged with the rank of sergeant.

He was employed by Selinsgrove Motors for 50 years, retiring in 1994, at age 75, as parts manager. He also ran Pete's Bike Shop in the back of his Water Street home for 50 years.

Pete was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Selinsgrove.

He enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. Pete was a fan of Penn State and Eagles football teams. The main joy in his life was his family, and especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald N. and Jan Sears of Selinsgrove, and Michael L. Sears and his companion, Ann Lewis of Selinsgrove; two daughters and sons-in-law, Meriam "MiMi" and David Hahn of Lewisburg, and Melinda and Steve Williams of Northumberland; eight grandchildren and spouses, Matthew and Wendy Sears, Laurie Klitchko, Michael and Michelle Sears, Elizabeth and Jason Grove, Scott and Shiloh Hahn, and Jessie, Emily, and Ryan Williams; eight great-grandchildren, Natalie and Colby Sears, Joshua and Brittney Varner, Logan and McKenna Sears, Hannah and Connor Grove; two sisters, Verna Lindermuth and Ethel Miller.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and Raymond Sears, and four sisters, Betty Wetzel, Mary Tomaccio, Cecilia Garramone, and Shirley Sears.

Friends and family may call from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, at the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High Street, Selinsgrove, where the funeral service will follow at noon, with the Rev. Paul W. Cope, officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow at Union Cemetery, Selinsgrove.

Contributions in Clarence's memory may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 400 Market Street, Selinsgrove. PA 17870, or to the organizations of the donor's choice.