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Dan Clark Obituary
Dan's journey through life was shared with his beloved wife of 72 years, Phyllis Clark (nee Kramer), who was his steadfast partner in every adventure and challenge. Together, they raised a family that included their children Dan Clark (Barbara), Kathleen Gumbish (the late Ronald), Patrick Clark, and the late Craig Clark. Dan was a pillar of strength and a source of wisdom for his family, and his legacy continues through his brother Alan Clark (Linda), his brother Donald Clark (Marge), his sister Michele Akins (Robert), the late William Clark (the late Jean) and the late Marilyn Dawson (the late Wes).
Dan's professional life was marked by his remarkable ability to master intricate skills. A self-taught watchmaker and auto mechanic, he dedicated 40 years of service to East Ohio Gas/Dominion, where his expertise and dedication were highly valued. His colleagues knew him as a man who could be relied upon, both for his technical abilities and his genuine camaraderie.
The light of Dan's life shone brightly through his role as a grandfather and great-grandfather. His eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren were the recipients of his timeless stories. Each of them carries a piece of Dan's heart and his lessons of kindness, resilience, and curiosity.
Dan's passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew him, but his memory will be honored and cherished forever. His was a life well-lived, full of moments that touched the lives of many.
ALL SERVICES MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025. A Memorial Gathering will be held on MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 at 10AM until the time of Mass at 11AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 16271 Pearl Road, Strongsville. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org.
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Lisa Wilkens Anderson
Yesterday
Sending Condolences and prayers to my family the Anderson´s and Jolla . Darnell u will be missed and yes this still seems so unreal . Rest on Brother in law with Nolan and Lawrence In Heaven .
Hilton Leonard
Yesterday
Thank God for the time he let you share with us. Our loss, but God's gain. Your leaving a great legacy.
Troy Fletcher
Yesterday
Man o man ..rest in peace sir..a cool brother since l met you. Im sick now but l be there in spirit. Rest in Jesus my friend. Praying for lesile and family
Deshone Jolla
December 4, 2025
Rest in peace Darnell, Your presence will be greatly missed. Such a hard pill to swallow my brother
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Bernell Tassin
December 4, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, my sincere condolences.
Harry and Denise Link
November 29, 2025
Our condolences to the Clark family.
Sheila Clark Field
November 26, 2025
I'm so sorry to learn of my beloved cousin Bob's passing. I'm sure my dad, Ken Clark, welcomed him into Heaven with open arms and a cool beer waiting at a kitchen table. I can see them chatting away about the Good Old Days.
My heart goes out to Phyllis, Dan, Kathy and Pat for your loss. Bob was one in a million. May his soul rest in eternal peace and his memory be eternal.
Love and Big Hugs, Sheila
Sarah K Masterson
November 25, 2025
Loss is a strange thing to explain. It settles differently in each of us, shaping itself into quiet corners we didn´t know existed-like the sight of the empty chair our loved one once claimed. That particular spot still waits, patient as ever, for the return of someone whose presence will never again fit seamlessly into every worn groove of its fabric. It still clings, almost greedily, to the fading whisper of aftershave that once wrapped warmly around the person who sat there. Loss is an emotion both heavy and hollow, a weight and an absence all at once. It washes over us in a deluge of memories-flooding out every other thought while amplifying the pounding of hearts we were sure had stopped when we first heard the news.
Loss hurts. It can stir up anger or the aching echoes of old wounds. It may force us to reopen doors we thought were long closed. But sometimes-if we are lucky-loss also grants us perspective. Those old slights soften. Those faded hurts shift under a kinder light. Loss doesn´t have to be only pain. It can bring healing, too. It can unearth treasures tucked away in the deepest parts of us: memories so pure and unspoiled they make us smile through the darkness.
With my Grandpa, those memories come quickly. I can still hear the electrical hum of the model train, still feel the thrill when my brother and I were told we could push the big red button to blow the whistle. What child can resist a big red button? I remember spending the night and Grandpa announcing that we would make pizza-together. I remember the warm crackle of the fireplace he´d offer to light, the stories read while I nestled into the crook of his arm, and the familiar scent of Old Spice, Newports, and an after-dinner martini that somehow warmed me more deeply than the dancing flames.
Yes, loss can be cruel. No one truly prepares for its bite. But it also reminds us of the times before-the times filled only with joy. Times when Grandpa would pull out the old projector and show Godzilla or Mothman movies, or patiently answer a million questions from one of my boys about the fish in his pond, or proudly show them the latest car in his collection. Loss brings back the lessons he taught and the traditions he passed on-proof that no one is ever really gone.
I see pieces of him every day: in the way Liam lights up over a new watch, in Patrick and Aidan´s endless conversations about fish, in Ian´s enthusiasm for cars. I hear him when I drive past the old house on Clifford and point out the pine tree he planted, or the carport he built. I think of the dime set in the back porch cement-how my brother and I spent whole afternoons scheming to pry it loose. I even smile at the memory of the motorcycle Grandma never approved of. These small things-these stories, these echoes-are the ways my Grandpa lives on. They´re threads of him woven into our lives, surfacing only because his loss made space for them to rise again.
And while memories can never replace the person we´ve lost, they remind us of a life lived well-and encourage us to do the same. They remind us to love those still here. To cherish every moment we´re given. To say what matters while we can.
I will miss my Grandpa deeply. But I´m comforted knowing how completely he loved me. He told me every time we talked or visited-but he never needed to. I felt it in his smile, his hugs, and his joyful, "Hiya, Sarah!" every time he saw me. I´m grateful knowing how dearly he loved my boys, and that they were privileged to share so many years with their great-grandfather.
My heart aches for my Grandma, my mom, and my Uncle Pat. But I am lifted by the knowledge that we will celebrate Grandpa´s life together-and that his memory will continue to draw us closer. And that would make Grandpa very happy.
American Heart Association
November 25, 2025
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