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1937
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2018
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Philip Clover Obituary
He was born Sept. 14, 1937, in Summerville, a son of the late Harriet (Brubaker) Clover McCoy and Philip E. Clover, Sr.
He was married to Betty N. (Tolson) Clover, who preceded him in death on Aug. 13, 2017.
Philip served in the U.S. Navy from March of 1957 to March of 1969 during the Vietnam War.
He enjoyed hunting, baseball, the Steelers, John Wayne movies and anything that made him laugh.
Philip was a man of faith and known for his patience and kindness.
He worked as a brakeman for the B & O Railroad.
He is survived by three daughters, Selina Smiley of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Sabrina Opferman of Palm Coast, Florida, and Sonia Miller and husband Jeff of Latrobe; six grandchildren, Kristy (Marshall) Weaver, Clara Lou Burkett, Zach Burkett, James Opferman, Timothy Spencer, and Victoria Rose Miller; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Donna Colhocker of DuBois; two nephews, David Colhocker and Philip E. Clover; and a niece, Karen Clover.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald Clover.
Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, officiated by Pastor David Brady.
Interment will be in Circle Hill Cemetery, Punxsutawney.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Mr. Clover, to the Jefferson County Veterans Honor Guard, 211 Frampton Dr., Reynoldsville, PA 15851.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney33 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
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Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney33 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
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