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Clyde Trayer Obituary
February 25, 1938 - January 17, 2026
CARLISLE - Clyde Allen Trayer, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Sara A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle. Born in Carlisle on February 25, 1938, he was a son of the late Clyde F. and Dorothea (Gladhill) Trayer. Allen was married to Joy D. (Haycock) Trayer for 66 years.
Allen graduated from Carlisle High School with the class of 1957. He retired from the PA National Guard as a Staff Sergeant and was a life member of The Gobin Guards in Carlisle. He also retired from AMP Inc. in Harrisburg. Allen was a member of the Carlisle Masonic Lodge #260, the NRA, and a 17-year supporter of the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association. Allen's interests besides spending time with his family included metal detecting and collecting old fishing reels.
In addition to his loving wife, Allen is survived by two sons, Steven A. and Gregory J. (his wife Jennifer) Trayer, all of Carlisle; five grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
In 1959, he was preceded in death by twin sons, Marc A. Trayer and Michael A. Trayer; also predeceased by his brother, John Trayer, and sister in-law, Barbara Trayer.
There will be no formal viewing and the memorial gathering will be private. www.EwingBrothers.com
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