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Laura Garner

Laura Garner

Female 1959 - 2020  (61 years)


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  • Name Laura Garner  [1] 
    Birth 13 Jul 1959  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 11 Nov 2020  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 17 Nov 2020  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • Laura A. Clark, 61, of 105 Timberline Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at her residence, after an illness of the past year.

      She was born July 13, 1959, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Robert and Eileen Shadd Garner. Laura was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1977. She was an employee of the Keystone Powdered Metal Company.

      On September 13, 1980, in the Sacred Heart Church, Laura married James "Jim" Clark, who survives. She is also survived by her daughter, Lindsay Eckenrode (Greg) of Ashville, PA; her son, Nathan Clark of St. Marys; a granddaughter, Bria Eckenrode; her sister, Emily Hart of Annville, PA; four brothers: Mark Garner (Lynn) of Hopewell, GA; Mike Garner (Marti) of Hummelstown; Neil Garner (Mary Petrocchi) of Kersey; and Rob Garner (Jan) of St. Marys; and by her mother-in-law, Kathleen Clark of St. Marys.

      In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Garner, in infancy.
      Laura was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed working around her home, spending time outdoors biking and kayaking and attending family gatherings. Most of all, Laura loved spending time with her beloved granddaughter, Bria Lauran.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Michael Gabler, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery.

      Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, November 16, 2020, from 6-8 p.m.
      Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Community Nurses, Inc., Hospice, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857, or to the West Creek Recreational Trail Association, 34 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA 15834.

      Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

      To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.

      Published in The Daily Press from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2020.
      HFA: 13NOV2020
      Laura A. Clark, 61, of 105 Timberline Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at her residence, after an illness of the past year.

      She was born July 13, 1959, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Robert and Eileen Shadd Garner. Laura was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1977. She was an employee of the Keystone Powdered Metal Company.

      On September 13, 1980, in the Sacred Heart Church, Laura married James "Jim" Clark, who survives. She is also survived by her daughter, Lindsay Eckenrode (Greg) of Ashville, PA; her son, Nathan Clark of St. Marys; a granddaughter, Bria Eckenrode; her sister, Emily Hart of Annville, PA; four brothers: Mark Garner (Lynn) of Hopewell, GA; Mike Garner (Marti) of Hummelstown; Neil Garner (Mary Petrocchi) of Kersey; and Rob Garner (Jan) of St. Marys; and by her mother-in-law, Kathleen Clark of St. Marys.

      In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Garner, in infancy.
      Laura was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed working around her home, spending time outdoors biking and kayaking and attending family gatherings. Most of all, Laura loved spending time with her beloved granddaughter, Bria Lauran.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Michael Gabler, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery.

      Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, November 16, 2020, from 6-8 p.m.
      Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Community Nurses, Inc., Hospice, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857, or to the West Creek Recreational Trail Association, 34 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA 15834.

      Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

      To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.

      Published in The Daily Press from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2020.
      HFA: 13NOV2020

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    1. [S68] Staff, Lynch-Green Funeral Home, (Name: Name: Lynch-Green Funeral Home; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Obituary: Clark, Kathleen M. (Cleary).
      Kathleen M. Clark, 89, of 149 Neubert Street, St. Marys, passed away with her family by her side Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her residence.

      She was born February 21, 1933, in Emporium, daughter of the late Thomas and Julia Hout Cleary. Kathleen was a graduate of Emporium High School, Class of 1950, and had been a resident of St. Marys since 1959.

      On January 22, 1955, in St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Emporium, Kathleen married the late Walter J. Clark, who preceded her in death on February 10, 2000. They were blessed with 45 years of marriage.

      Kathleen is survived by three daughters: Nancy McAninch of Johnsonburg, Mary Jo Caggiano (Barry) of Ridgway, and Julia Gornati (David) of Kersey; two sons: James C. Clark of St. Marys and John J. Clark of Rathbun, PA; 11 grandchildren: Ryan, Kevin, Sarah, Nathan, Lindsay, Nick, Jesse, Alex, John, Gina, and Paul; five great-grandchildren: Bryce, Bentley, Bria, Walter, and Maisy; her sister, Mary Laughlin (James) of Emporium; and by her brother, Thomas Cleary of Emporium.

      In addition to her husband and parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Laura Clark; and by her son-in-law, William McAninch.

      Kathleen was an active member of the Sacred Heart Church. She volunteered for the bereavement luncheons, baked for the parish bake sales, helped to maintain the church as the “heavenly duster”, and was a member of the St. Anne’s Society. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose home was warm and welcoming to all.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

      Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

      Memorials, if desired, may be made to Penn Highlands Community Nurses, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.

      Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home: 08FEB2023
      HFA: 08FEB2023
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