JAMES S. CLARK, 78, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville following a lengthy illness. He was born in Island Creek Twp, Jefferson County, OH, August 16, 1930, a son of the late Clarence and Wilma (Thompson) Clark. He retired from the tin mill at Weirton Steel in 1982 and then was a caretaker at Austin Lake for many years. He is survived by his wife, Anita F. (Kelly) Clark whom he married June 2, 1951; by 3 daughters, Linda Brancker (Jerry) of Amsterdam, Darla Chapman (Roddy) of Toronto and Lori Clark of Toronto; by 5 grandchildren: Anita Beadnell (Danny), Craig Chapman (Tracey), Tera Chapman, April Rose (Jason) and Jeremy Brancker; by 3 great-grandchildren: Ashley and Danielle Beadnell and Brody Rose; and by 3 sisters, Peg Taylor (Carl) of Wintersville, Jean DeMarco of Richmond and Eileen Hart (Doug) of Carrollton. Jim was a member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church. He and his wife were avid campers. He enjoyed everything John Deere and was a good mechanic. In his later years, he enjoyed sitting under his shelter with his animals. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond on Friday from 2 PM until 6 PM. Funeral services will be at 6 PM Friday with the Reverend Jeff Proya officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Due to family allergies, they are requesting that only artificial flowers be sent. Condolences may be sent online at everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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