D. Paul Lynch

D. Paul Lynch, 82, of Clearfield died on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

He was born on April 11, 1941 in Clearfield, a son of the late Donald H. and Leora Jane (Stewart) Lynch.

Paul had been employed at Curwensville School District from 1963-1972 and then had worked at several other school districts from 1972-1978. Paul retired as a Special Education Teacher with the Central Intermediate Unit at Clearfield High School where he had worked from 1978-1999.

He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Clearfield where had served as a lay minister at times. He was also a member of the Clearfield Lions Club. Paul also had played with several local bands and was involved in the area music community.

He is survived by two sons, Donny Lynch and partner Arintha of Bellefonte and Dan Lynch and wife Phyllis of Clearfield; ten grandchildren, Karah Lynch and partner Leah, Ryan Lynch and wife Bethany, Jaidon Lynch, Emily Lynch, Taye Lynch, Kai Lynch, Christopher Osborn and wife Julie, Nicholas Osborn, Madyson Gillen, and Tanis Gillen; two sisters, Barbara Taylor and late husband Nathaniel of DE, and Joyce Diggs and husband Philip of Michigan City, IN; and Paul's companion, Kaye McDermid.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha D. (Fortune) Lynch on September 25, 2016 and whom he wed January 15, 1966 in Clearfield. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gordon Stewart and Terry Lynch.

Funeral services will be held at the Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield on Sunday at 4 PM with Rev. Mark Brower officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 1-4 PM.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 1010 Dorey Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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