Doris M. Clark

Doris M. Clark obituary, Ronks, PA

Doris M. Clark

Doris Clark Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 8, 2025.
Doris M. Clark passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 87 at Providence Place in Lancaster. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Tamaqua, PA, the daughter of the late Carl and Eleanor (Miller) Eberts. Graduating from Tamaqua High School in 1954, she then worked as a bookkeeper for a Tamaqua accounting firm. Doris married Glenn D. Clark, Sr., on September 21, 1957. She moved to Lancaster County to start her life with Glenn. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Glenn's passing on November 9, 2022. Doris continued her work with numbers as a part-timebookkeeper for C.B. Hoober, Intercourse, PA for about 15 years. She also worked part time as a bookkeeper and reservationist for Harvest Drive, Gordonville, PA until she retired in 2019. Doris was dedicated to her community, serving as treasurer for 50 years with the Ladies Auxiliary of the Intercourse Fire Company. She was also an active member of the Mary Ferree Women's Group. Doris also spent much time in support of her husband's philanthropic and social activities in the Free Masons. Doris and Glenn volunteered at the Rajah Shrine Circus in Reading. Doris and Glenn resided in Ronks, PA for the entirety of their marriage, and had a second home in Tamaqua, that they fondly referred to as "the farm." The property was originally owned by Doris' maternal grandparents. Doris enjoyed spending time at the beach, camping and traveling with her husband, along with reading and sewing cross stitch. Faith was central in her life. She was a member of St. Peter's Church in Tamaqua and the Intercourse United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Roxanne L. Rendall and her husband Hugh Rendall III of Lewes, DE, and her son, Glenn D. Clark, Jr. and his wife Louisa (King) of Lancaster, PA. She will be missed by her 5 grandchildren Glenn D. Clark, III married to Courtney (Lesnik), Kathryn (Clark) married to Adam Poole, Libby (Rendall) married to Chris Ragni, Elliott Clark, and Joseph Clark married to Paige (Epler). She was blessed with three great grandchildren, Louisa Poole, Leviathan Clark, and Lillian Poole. A viewing will take place at Shivery Funeral Home, 3214 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA on Wednesday, November 12, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A private graveside service will take place at St. Peter's Cemetery West Penn, Tamaqua, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Intercourse Fire Company, Intercourse, PA.

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