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Carlene McCaffrey Obituary
Carlene R. Kocher McCaffrey, 84, passed away peacefully at home Monday, Sept. 5, 2022.
She was born March 23, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Carleton and Ada Mae Kocher. She attended Laketon (Lake Noxen) and married her high school sweetheart, James O. McCaffrey, of Harveys Lake, in 1958. The only years Carlene spent living outside of Harveys Lake was while Jim was stationed at Schilling Air Force Base in Salina, Kan., while serving in the Unites States Air Force. Upon returning to Harveys Lake, Carlene and Jim owned and operated Old Sandy Bottom Beach, allowing hundreds of people each summer to enjoy the lake. After closing the beach in 1984, Carlene worked at different local businesses such as Commonwealth Telephone Company and Laumeyers Landing and was known for her meticulous record keeping.
Carlene was a staple of the Back Mountain and was often found at local events to support her community. She was a long-time member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Dallas, where she served as an elder and clerk of Session. She also volunteered in various capacities with the Harveys Lake Fire Department, Harveys Lake Protective Association and Kocher Cemetery. She also enjoyed sitting on her back deck in the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Boat Launch, watching all of the activity and talking with friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim.
Carlene is survived by her sons, Norman and wife, Tamiko, Harveys Lake; and Bernard and wife, Annie, Harveys Lake; grandchildren, Crystal Meinert and husband, Mark, Dallas; and Cory McCaffrey, Lehman; sister, Tanya Christ and husband, John, Factoryville; brother, C. Don Kocher and wife, Alice, Harveys Lake; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are from Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas, PA 18612.
Condolences can be made to clswansonfuneralhome.com.
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Harry & Pat Loomis
September 12, 2022
Norm & Bernie so Sorry for your loss.
Kevin Wagner
September 9, 2022
Norm, Bernie and families. Please accept my condolences. Your mother was an awesome lady. I have fond memories of her at the concessions stand at the beach and also her association with the LLHS band. She will be missed.
Marianne Hennebaul
September 9, 2022
So sorry to hear of Carlene´s passing! She was a wonderful neighbor of mine for Many years before I moved from the lake to Georgia on a transfer my husband had with the company he worked for!
Raymond Fenner
September 8, 2022
So sorry Norman and Bernie to hear of your mom passing. She was a pillar at Harvey's Lake and will be missed by all. I send my prayer's and condolences to you both and your family's. May she rest in peace. Sincerely Ray
Gordon-Muggsy Dershimer
September 8, 2022
Tanya, Don and families: Please know our thoughts and prayers are for you and Carlene. We hope you find comfort in knowing Carlene is free of stress and pain.
Mary Kapschull
September 8, 2022
I worked with Carlene at C-TEC Cable. She was always sweet and kind with everyone. I´m sure her passing is a great loss to her family.
Bill Space
September 8, 2022
My deepest condolences, Carlene was a wonderful person, she will be missed.
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