Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Donald Clarke Obituary
Donald F. “Grand Don” Clarke, 88, of Etters died Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home.
An Army Veteran, he was a retired Staff Architect from the PA Housing Finance Agency. Don was a 1955 graduate of Mt. St. Joseph High School, Baltimore and Temple University, Philadelphia. He was an avid runner, bicyclist, Ravens, Oriole, and Notre Dame Fan. He enjoyed crabbing and traveling around the world with his wife. He was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland.
He was born September 13, 1935 in Binghamton, NY to the late Harry Charles and Mary Catherine (Mahar) Clarke. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Murphy and brother, Charles Clarke.
He is survived by his wife, Margaretta A. “Gretta” Clarke; children, Sean P. Clarke (Jennifer) of New Cumberland and Colleen A. Arnold (Jeffrey) of Ardmore; grandchildren, Rachel (Nick), Cameron, Maura, Amelia, Samuel, Shea and James; and great-granddaughter, Sophie.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30am Thursday April 11th at Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11am at St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Committal will follow at Tri-County Memorial Gardens, Fairview Twp.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Morning Star Pregnancy Services, https://www.hbgdiocese.org/location/morningstar-pregnancy-services/ or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, https://www.michaeljfox.org/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Clarke
Make a Donation
in Donald Clarke's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Donald Clarke
Apr
11
Funeral services provided by:
Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc1303 Bridge St, New Cumberland, PA 17070
How to support Donald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Donald Clarke's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored