Edgar L. Clark, Sr.

Edgar L. Clark, Sr., 94, of Mercer, Fairview Twp., passed away early Sunday morning, September 1, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Blairsville, PA on July 6, 1930, the son of the late Robert Paul and Anna Marie (Painter) Clark. He was married to his wife of 68 years, Dolores M. Clark, who survives him. He was employed as a stamper at the US Steel, Braddock, and then served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War.  Following his release from active duty, He owned and operated the Gold Mile Meat Market in Monroeville. Subsequently, he worked as a truck driver for Interstate Trucking Company and finished his career as a Business Agent for Local Teamsters Union #261. Mr,. Clark was a life member of Mercer VFW Post # 6345 and Fredonia American Legion Post # 919.

He was a member of the Coolspring Presbyterian Church, enjoyed beekeeping, carpentry work, fly fishing with his brothers, and hunting, and above all, cherished the moments he could spend with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores, his children, Darlene (Richard) Filer, Edgar L. (Patty) Clark, Jr., and Donna Clark, all of Mercer; a sister, Frances Morris, Trafford; and two grandchildren, Amanda Filer and Zachary (Emily) Clark.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Anna Jean Marks, Robert P. Clark, William Clark, Pat Morgan, and Tom Clark.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 169 Second Street, Fredonia, with Rev. Mark Frailey, pastor of the Coolspring Presbyterian Church officiating.   A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  He will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.

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