Richard A Clark, age 81, of Valley View, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - E Norwegian, Pottsville.

He was born on Monday, December 16, 1940, in Hegins, a son of the late Allen R Clark and the late Verona V (Dietrich) Clark.

He served in the US Army.

Richard was a retired mechanic.

He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins.

Richard enjoyed working on lawn mowers and was known in the area as the lawn mower man. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and horse races and was an avid New York Yankees fan..

His wife Irene L (Augustine) Clark, passed away November 15, 2021. He was also preceded in death by his parents; by an infant son, Allen F Clark and a brother, Lyle Clark.

He is survived by two sons, John R Clark and his wife Denise of Hegins and Jeff S Clark and his companion Kerri Stanton of Valley View; a daughter, Anita T Bordner of Tower City; six grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Clark of Hegins; a sister, Barbara Miller of Hegins; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Michael C Klahr officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.

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