Howard L. Clark

Howard L. Clark, 63, of Butler, passed away peacefully with grace and dignity with his family by his side, Tuesday evening June 28, 2016, at the Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born February 20, 1953 in Butler, he was a son of the late John R. Clark and Ruth J. (Sankey) Clark.

Howard graduated from Butler High School in 1972 and worked for ARC of Butler County for 36 years until a well deserved retirement. He was very well respected for being a dedicated, compassionate and caring advocate for all that he cared for.

He played baseball in his youth from midget to pony league and was always on the all-star teams as their catcher, also he coached little league baseball for 6 years. During his high school years he excelled in football playing defensive end, lettering most of those years and winning numerous awards including the Jim McDowell award for defensive player of the year in 1971.

He enjoyed golfing, one time hitting a hole in one, he bowled duck pin bowling for many years, playing bocchi bowl, going to the beach on family vacations, going to camp and playing cards. He belonged to the Italian Club, French & Belgium Club, the Elks Club where he volunteered at Wednesday am bingo. His favorite passion was to be with his family, especially his grandson Elliott with whom he had a special bond. Elliott will greatly miss his papa.

One thing he will be remembered for is his unending gift of friendship, he was the most loyal dedicated friend to everyone he loved. He had a unique sense of humor and lived life to the fullest.

His family would like to thank the Doctor's and staff of the ICU at the Butler Memorial Hospital for their gracious and loving care.

Surviving is his wife of 32 years, Deborah (Monnie) Clark.

1 daughter, Joanna.

1 son, Joshua.

1 grandson, Elliott.

Sisters and brothers: Cheryl Fijolek, Marcy (Jim) Schiebel, Dick (Linda) Clark, Pam (Don) McLaughlin, Ken Clark.

Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Karen (Coy) Mayfield, Denise (Scott) McCormick, Donna (Joe) Cranmer, Doug (Carol) Monnie.

Numerous nieces and nephews who will agree that he was the best 'Uncle Howdy”.

Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham Street, Butler, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, at 11:00 a.m., at the Funeral Home.

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