Obituary of Ernest Addison Clinger, 65

Ernest Addison Clinger, 65, of Centre Hall, died May 28, 2009, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born December 4, 1943, in New Bloomfield, Perry County, he was a son of the late James Russell and Lydia Isabella (Jones) Clinger.

On March 18, 1989, in Centre Hall he married Lisa M. Craig, who survives at home.

Ernest was a truck driver for Herbert R. Imbt Co., from 1983 until his retirement in July 2005. He was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed deer hunting, riding motorcycles and spending time with his wife.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two son; Russell Allen Clinger of Spokane, WA and David Lee Clinger and his wife Nicole of Belle Vernon; two brothers: James A. of Clearfield and Herbert L. of Pine Grove; five grandchildren and a great granddaughter. He is also survived by Peanut Addison who he adopted from the SPCA on April 10, 2009.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Archie L.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2009, from 2-4 PM and 7- 9 PM at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with the Reverend Renee Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Centre County Memorial Park with military honors.

In lieu of flower memorial contributions may be made to his wife.