Clair “Jack” E. Waltermire, 83, of Clymer, PA died on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, PA.
The son of Harry J. and Edna Mae (Dick) Waltermire, he was born on December 6, 1937 in Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., PA.
Jack married the former Virginia L. McCombs on August 31, 1963 and they shared over fifty-seven years of marriage together.
He was a hard worker, who worked for fourteen years in the steel mills in Ohio before moving back to the family farm. He was then employed in the deep coal mines in PA for fourteen years. Jack was a proud member of the UMWA.
Jack was an avid hunter. He especially enjoyed hunting with his nephews. He thoroughly loved spending time with his granddaughter and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia of Clymer, PA; his daughter: Sonia Boring and husband, Jamey of Clymer, PA; his granddaughter: Jessica Simpson and husband, Eric; his great-grandchildren: Brionna; Blake and Alessa; his siblings: Donna Good and husband LeRoy of Clymer, PA; George Waltermire and wife Vivian of Ohio and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; his nine siblings: Iona; Emily Jean; Blaine; Richard; Kenneth and Edwin Waltermire; Hazel Marie Keith; Betty Lockard and Mary Chytry.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. In accordance with CDC guidelines, only 25 people will be permitted in the funeral home at a time. Please be prepared to wait outside and dress for the weather. Masks are to be worn and please practice social distancing.
A private family service will be held with Pastor Bob White. Military honors will be observed by US Navy members and the Clymer American Legion Post. Interment at the Laurel Swamp Cemetery in Heilwood.
You may forward memorial contributions to: Disabled American Veterans at P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.
Please visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Jack’s guestbook and share a memory or a condolence message.
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