Connie A. Clark

Connie A. Clark obituary, Valley View, PA

Connie A. Clark

Connie Clark Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc. - Valley View on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Connie A Clark, age 73, of Klingerstown, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
She was born on Wednesday, April 9, 1952, in Lykens, a daughter of Marlene A (Long) Strohecker of Klingerstown and the late Leonard M Strohecker.
She was a 1970 graduate of Line Mountain High School.
Connie was a head cook for the Upper Dauphin School District for over twenty-five years.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Church, Erdman; where she was a very active and faithful member.
Connie enjoyed crocheting, canning, cooking, gardening, dancing, spending time at their camp in Clinton county, 50's and 60's music, Broadway musicals and spending time with and taking care of her family. She also enjoyed weekend excursions with her sisters.
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She is survived by her husband Earl "Chester" Clark, to whom she was married for 51 years.
Surviving in addition to her mother and her husband are a son, Matthew E Clark of Klingerstown; three sisters, Debra L Gumpher of Harrisburg, Wanda E (Richard) Shadle of New Media, and Sheila R (Ryan) Jones of Harrisburg; two brothers, Leonard M (Sharon) Strohecker, Jr. of Erdman and Roger E (Alice) Strohecker of Weishample; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Church, Erdman, on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Pat Wirick officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the church.
Burial will be in Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Cemetery, Erdman.
Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 44 Main Street, Klingerstown, PA 17941.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

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