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Barbara Clark-McElhaney Obituary

Barbara A. Clark-McElhaney, affectionately known as 'Barb,' passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on February 3, 1940, in Dresher, she was the daughter of the late Francis and M. Inez (Rhodes) McGough. A devout member of her Catholic faith, Barbara was a parishioner of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Sellersville. Barbara was a talented painter, known for her unique personality and crazy sense of humor. Above all, she was a very caring grandmother to all her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Valerie Hufnagle (John) of Quakertown, Denise Kleiner (Steve) of Warren Center, PA, Dale William Clark (Carla) of Quakertown, and Kathleen Pegg of Quakertown. She is also survived by her stepchildren, William McElhaney (Susan) of Quakertown, Jeffrey McElhaney (Charlene) of Chalfont, and Mary Vertis (John). Her sister, Francine Felton of Glenside, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, mourn her loss. In addition to her husbands, William Clark and William McElhaney, and her parents, Barbara is predeceased by her siblings: Leo, Inez, Francis, Henry, and Gerard. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 445 N Main St, Sellersville, PA 18960, with burial in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ridge Valley. The dates will be announced at a later time. Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Apr. 2, 2025.

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Kathy Gerhart

April 14, 2025

Another beautiful lady gone. Barb you will be missed dearly. Barb and I meet at Lemmon. Barb was a very caring person always checking in on my family. We ended up going to the same dentist in Villanova. Bill would drive us on Saturday morning. These trips were so much fun with Bill giving us a tour. We had many laughs. A common line that was said by Bill and Barb was " that was not here 40 years ago". To this day, I can hear them say those words.
Barb, I am so glad you were here 40 years ago and many more. You will be missed.
Sending love and prayers to the Clark family and McElhaney family.
Kathy Pettie Gerhart

Natasha

April 2, 2025

My deepest condolences Barbara will be missed she was such a sweetheart and I will remember when she prayed with me ...

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