Ralph H. Clark

Ralph “Jake” H. Clark

Ralph “Jake” H. Clark, 71, of Phineyville (Ringtown) passed away Sunday January 19th at his residence.

Born in Hazleton on February 22, 1953 he was the son of the late Clara Edna (Broscious) and Robert “Butch” A. Clark.

Jake graduated from West Hazleton High School in 1971. 

Jake was of the Lutheran faith and attended St. John’s Lutheran Church in Brandonville.

He was last employed as a truck driver for Stroehmann Bakeries in Hazleton. He was also a caretaker for the Girard Manor Cemetery for many years.

Jake loved the outdoors.  He was also big Phillies fan.

In addition to his parent’s he was preceded in death by his beloved dog and best friend Bradley.

He is survived by; daughter Tina Clark, Danville; daughter Sherri Clark (John), Womelsdorf; brother Robert “Bobby” Clark Jr. (Linda), Shenandoah; sister Diane Shumway (Robert), Sugar Run; brother George Clark (Cindy), Phineyville; sister Claraann Schultz (Ronnie), Schuylkill Haven; 3 granddaughters Caitlyn, Taylor and Koreena; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services at the Girard Manor Cemetery in Phineyville will be held this spring.

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. / Shawn E. Clark FD, 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.

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