Clair C. Wolfgang Jr., age 89, of Ashland, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - E Norwegian, Pottsville.

He was born on Thursday, July 9, 1936, in Ashland, a son of the late Clair C Wolfgang, Sr and the late Geraldine (Shurman) Wolfgang.

Clair was a 1954 graduate of the former Butler Twp High School.

He retired as a master sergeant from the US Air Force.

Clair enjoyed tinkering with cars, carpentry, bee keeping, and spending time with his family.

His wife, Shirley A Wolfgang, passed away on June 19, 2025. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Dean E Wolfgang and David C Wolfgang, a grandson, Barret Wolfgang, and two sisters, Nancy Bailey and Lucille Carpenter.

He is survived by a son, Steven D Wolfgang of Bellefonte; two daughters, Susan D (Kent) Deeter of Hegins and Dionne M Wolfgang of Lavelle; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Roger (Ginny) Wolfgang of Dover, DE; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at Citizens Cemetery, Lavelle, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Brian Beissel officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division, P.O. Box 897, Hershey, PA 17033.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .