1923
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2013
I. Stanley Claycomb
January 17, 1923 — January 30, 2013
Mr. Claycomb was born in W. St. Clair Township on Wednesday, January 17, 1923, the son of the late Irvin and Clella (Mock) Claycomb.
On July 26, 1941, he married Dale R. (Wentz) Claycomb. She preceded him in death on August 4, 2009.
He is survived by Son- James S. husband of Jane (Beegle) Claycomb, Osterburg; Daughter- Linda L. Claycomb, Osterburg; Son- Joseph Z. husband of Sandra (Miller) Claycomb, Osterburg; Daughter- Debra D. Ryba, Osterburg; Son- Jeffrey K. Claycomb and fiancee Lorraine Deremer. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Claycomb and by a sister, Lavada Boozer.
Stanley was a member of the former St. James Lutheran Church in Alum Bank. He served in the US Army during W.W.II as a Tech 4 with the 341st Infantry Regiment. His company was awarded one Bronze Star. Stanley was a lifelong farmer. Prior to his service to his country, he was employed at the Bedford Farm Bureau and the Johnstown Sears & Roebuck Company. Stanley was an auctioneer for 50 years and the owner of the "Cow" and carwash in Alum Bank.
He was a member of the Pleasantville VFW Post #9219 and the Bedford American Legion Post #113. He was a director of the Rural Electric Association and co-founded the Old Bedford Village. Stanley served on the Chestnut Ridge Water and Sewer Authority, was active in the Pleasantville Industrial Park and was a founding member of the Chestnut Ridge Ambulance Company. He was a past member of the Alum Bank Fire Company and a member of the Eastern Allied Milk Co-Operative.
Stanley served his community as a two-term Bedford County Commissioner from 1972-1980. While in office he was instrumental in establishing Pennknoll Village as a residence for the County Home patients. Stanley and his farm were featured on the advertisment brochere for Ford Motor Company Tractors that ran from1981-1983.
He enjoyed his time that he spent with his family and friends. He took pride in the enjoyment he provided to the people who came every year to view his extensive Christmas light display he had exhibited on his farm. Hunting, auctioneering and being at the Cow were the loves of Stanley's life, a life dedicated to his family and to serving his community. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.
A Funeral Service will be held at Jack H. Geisel Funeral Home, Inc, Pleasantville at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 with Rev. Charles Jack officiating.
Interment will be held at Bedford County Memorial Park. Graveside military rites will be accorded by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.
Friends are invited to call on Saturday from 2:00 - 9:00 PM at the funeral home in Pleasantville.
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