John J. Clark, 75, Mahanoy City, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 26, 2019

He attended local schools and worked various jobs. He especially loved working at Muhammad Ali's training camp in Deer Lake. He met many sports stars and celebrities of which would not have been possible without his closest friend, Gene Kilroy.

He leaves behind his lifelong companion Bonnie Craig, and her son Nicholas and Lillianna who he adored as a granddaughter. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Malachi Clark and mother Christine (Bowers) Clark, as well as brothers James, Joseph, Anthony, Malachi, and one sister Matilda Mooney. He was the last of his immediate family.

A memorial service at St Cecilias's Chapel on south Catawissa Street will be held on Saturday October 5 ^th , 2019 at 7pm with Father Bill Linchorst officiating.

Friends may call at the Chapel from 6 to 8:30 PM.