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Joan C. Clark, of Lewistown, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born August 30, 1935, in Lewistown, the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Mattern) Hetrick.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles W. Clark, her grandson Jonathon Gold, and three brothers: Samuel, Paul, and Jerry Hetrick.
She is survived by her sons, Russell S. Clark, of Lewistown, and Richard Clark, of FL.; granddaughter, Cheyenne Wagner; great-grandchildren, Bradlee Ann, Regan, Ellie, and Nathan.
She was a member of Ellen Chapel Church.
Joan worked at the American Viscose Corporation.
In her younger years, Joan began bowling in Mifflin County and quickly became one of the best bowlers in the area. She continued bowling for the next five decades. She was also an avid watcher of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.
Per her request, No services will be held.
Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown.
Memorial contributions in Joan’s memory may be made to: Ellen Chapel Church.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hoenstinefuneralhome.com
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Ellen Chapel Church
11764 Ferguson Valley Road, Lewistown PA 17044