Florence Marie Clarkson

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Florence Marie Clarkson

<p>Florence Marie Clarkson, 88, of Connellsville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her son’s home in Fairmont, WV.&nbsp; She was born on September 4, 1936 in Scottdale, PA, a daughter of the late Edward Allan Porter and Mary Margaret Gerke Porter. </p><p>She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Ewart Clarkson, Jr. who passed away on October 20, 2021. </p><p>She is survived by four children, Karen Czerniak and husband Tim of Smithfield, VA, Dr. Karl Clarkson and husband Dr. Wes Steele of Fairmont, WV, Donn Clarkson and wife Lauren of N. Las Vegas, NV and Janice Dagney and husband Joseph of Cochranville, PA; grandchildren, Adam and Sean Czerniak, Kendra Hedrick, Kelsey and Kami Clarkson, Jamie, Jacob, Jaycee and Jarod Dagney; great grandchildren, August Brodie, Skyler Hedrick and Ella and Bradyn Francis; and numerous nieces and nephews that she adored. </p><p>In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Donna Rumbaugh, Ralph Porter and David Porter.&nbsp; She was the last surviving member of her family. </p><p>Florence was a graduate of East Huntingdon High School class of 1954 and also attended Grove City Secretarial Program.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed family picnics and camping.&nbsp; She was an avid card player, loved playing piano and doing word searches.&nbsp; She and her husband enjoyed spending the winters in Sarasota, FL.&nbsp; </p><p>After her husband passed away, she resided with and was cared for by Janice and her family in their home.&nbsp; The family would like to give special thanks to her caregiver, Tammy Clendenin as well as WV Caring Hospice and their staff. </p><p>In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and interred with her husband at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.&nbsp; Online condolences may be sent to www.DavisFuneralHomeWV.com.&nbsp; Davis Funeral Home is honored to assist the Clarkson family. </p>
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February 22, 2025

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February 22, 2025

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February 22, 2025

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February 20, 2025

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We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Love, Lora and Fred Blake
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February 20, 2025

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Donna Hess

February 20, 2025

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So sorry for your loss. I did not know Florence personally, but I am fortunate to know her daughter, Karen. Karen and I share a love of nature. I am sending a tree to share that love.
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February 20, 2025

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February 20, 2025

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We pray the love of God surrounds you during your journey through grief
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Luisa Pirozzi

February 19, 2025

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Dear Janice and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Luisa, Jack, Lorenzo and Giuliana Donovan
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Jinger Robinson

February 19, 2025

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Our deepest condolences, Jo Elle and Jesse Jaeger, Spencer Rumbaugh and Jinger Robinson
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The staff at Davis Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory

February 19, 2025

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Florence Marie Clarkson has been arranged by The staff at Davis Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory. Plant a tree
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Florence. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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