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Clifford J. Pfoutz | 85
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He was born December 16, 1937 in St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Marys, son of the late Maynard and Anna Brennen Pfoutz. He was a lifelong resident and contributor to the area and his country. Cliff was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956. He then served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Following his military service, he was employed at Keystone Carbon for over 40 years where he retired as a machinist.
On May 9, 1959, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cliff married the late Patricia A. Frey, who preceded him in death on December 1, 1998.
Cliff is survived by his three daughters: Jean Marie Wingard (Larry) of St. Marys, Vivian Fisher of Johnsonburg, and Lisa Werneth (Michael) of St. Marys; his two sons: Aaron Pfoutz (Ann Marie) of St. Marys and Roy Pfoutz (Janet) of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren: Brittany, Larissa, Mya, Nicholas, Andrea, Laura, Anna, Andrew, Tricia, Kelly, Kevin, Ryan, Stacie, Cain, and Pilar; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, Cliff was preceded in death by a grandson, Kenneth Hosack.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:00AM with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, celebrating and the Rev. Thomas More Sikora concelebrating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Patricia Pfoutz Scholarship Fund. Checks can be made payable to the Elk County Community Foundation, 32 South St. Marys Street, Suite 4, PO Box 934, St. Marys, PA 15857 or visit https://northernalleghenies.org/make-a-donation/ or to a favorite charity of one’s choosing.
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Lisa – Scott and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. So sorry for your loss Scott & Lori Nearing
Dan and I send our deepest sympathy at this time. May all your happy memories of him help you through this difficult time.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
My prayers and thoughts are with Cliff’s family. As a class member I have many fond memories of he and Patty at our class reunions.
Ellen Krauss Lenze
thoughts and prayers to the family during this time 🤍
With deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for all of this family. May the spirit of Christmas and the peace of baby Jesus bring you all comfort and peace.
Our condolence to your loss.
Jean and family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He must have been a very special man to have fathered you and your sisters and brothers. May he rest in peace in heaven.
Cliff was a dear friend, always had a smile. Sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and Prayers for you all as you navigate through the loss of your Father, and Grandfather. I’m sure he will continue to Smile down with Pride and Love from Above!
Our deepest condolences to you all. God Bless.
So sorry for your loss, may God keep you all in His loving care.
Roy & Pfoutz family – so sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in peace. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Bruce Greenthaner
We are ever so sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathy.
My sincere condolences to Cliff’s family. I have known Cliff for many years and he was a good friend to my father Mark Schaut. He was truly a great man
So sorry for your loss. All families are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending condolences with Deepest Sympathy.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Dean, Mary, & Ryan Hanes
Cliff will be sadly missed. My late husband, Charlie enjoyed their time serving on the board at the CMF. Charlie learned a lot about gardening from Cliff.
Was so heart broken to learn of Cliff’s passing🙏 One of the good guys in this life😀 He will be missed for sure💗 My deepest sympathy to you and his family🙏🙏
Aww guys! So sorry for your loss! He was a wonderful man. I’m sure he’s smiling down on you! Thoughts and prayers!
Condolences at this time for the family….always hold the memories created close in your heart.
So very sorry on the loss of your father Viv. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.