Dixie L Clark

Dixie L. Clark, 65, formerly of 423 Two Mile Run Road, Franklin, passed away unexpectedly Saturday Jan. 17, 2009, at Bert Fish Hospital in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 21, 1943, in Franklin, Mrs. Clark was the daughter of the late Richard B. Wolfe and Mary L. Engles. She was married Sept. 5, 1959, to Wayne H. Clark Jr, who survives. Mrs. Clark worked as a manager at Swelbles Bakery. She was a life member of the Venango County Coon and Fox Club where she was actively involved in organizing numerous events including bluegrass festivals. Mrs. Clark was also a member of the Quail Hollow Social club in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. , where she recently became president and organized numerous parties and events. She enjoyed taking casino trips with her husband, crocheting, crafting, redecorating her houses, spending her winters in Florida and she especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Clark was also an avid Steelers fan. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Clark is also survived by a daughter, Brenda O'Neil and her husband, William, of Polk; and two sons, Duane Clark and Curtis Clark, and his wife, Kristie; all of Franklin. Also survivng are 15 grandchildren, Heather Winger, Hope O'Neil and Hannah O'Neil, all of Polk; Heidi Pyle, Austin Clark, Curtis Clark, Bailey Clark, Dylan Clark, Kristi Clark, Misti Clark and Tiffani Clark, all of Franklin;Ashley Perry, Nicholas Clark and D.J. Clark, all of Oil City; and Brittany Romero of North Carolina; and eight great-grandchildren with two more expected soon this year. Surviving in addition are three sisters; Joyce Fellner of Harrisville, Wanda Semple, and her husband, William, of Harrisville, and Cindy Hammer of Texas; three brothers, Andrew Engles of Harrisville, Stephen Engles and his wife, Linda, of Clintonville, and James Wolfe and his wife, Nancy, of Seneca; her mother-in-law, June Clark of Franklin, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Heath O'Neil, a sister, Mary Fife, and her stepfather, Nicholas Deal. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Baker, of Franklin Pilgrim Holiness Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin. Memorials can be sent to the American Cancer Society, 10 West Front St., in Oil City. Online condolences may be sent at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com