Clarence W. Wolfe

Family and friends mourn the passing of Clarence W. Wolfe, 89, of Lickdale. Clarence died Friday, September 11, 2015 in the Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Jane Speck Wolfe. On October 17th, they would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Born August 9, 1926, in Jonestown, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Harriet Zimmerman Wolfe. Clarence was a member of Pleasant Hill Chapel UCC in Green Point and a 1943 graduate of Lebanon High School. He retired from Bethlehem Steel Corporation with over 35 years of service. Clarence was an active member since 1950 of the Lebanon Masonic Lodge #226 Free and Accepted Masons, a Past Master in 1968 and a Trustee for 10 years. He was active in degree work and conferred many degrees for over 50 years. He was also Instructor of the work. Clarence served as Most Excellent High Priest in 1975, Weidle Royal Arch Chapter #197, Thrice Illustrious Master of the Royal and Select Masters of Lebanon Council #27 in 1975 and Eminent Commander of Hermit Commandery #24 of Lebanon. He served as Trustee of the Commandery and was Division Commader of Div. #15. He was a member of the Knights York Cross of Honour, Penn Priory #6 and presided as Eminent Prior as well as the Installing Officer and a member of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine, Trinity Conclave. He was a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Harrisburg and served as Sovereign Prince of the Council of Princes of Jerusalem, Harrisburg in 1982 and 1983. He received the 33rd degree in 1989. He was past president of the Greater Lebanon County Scottish Rite Club and served as its treasurer. He was a member of Zembo Temple and Triune Tabernacle VII. He was a US Navy Veteran of WW II. Clarence was a role model for friends, sharing devotion to his church and Lord, attention to detail, unwavering support of his craft and a kind and generous heart. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother-in-law George A. Speck and his wife Gloria of Lickdale; a sister Kathleen E. Thompson of Suedburg; 6 nephews and 5 nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother Warren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church, P.O. Box 210, Ono, PA 17077. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kreamerlumfh.com.

Clarence W. Wolfe

August 9, 1926 - September 11, 2015