Marion Kirkbride Clever

Marion Kirkbride Clever, 99, of Kittanning, formerly of Mars and Middlesex Township, died Saturday afternoon at Armstrong County Nursing Center.

Marion would have celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 7, 2018.

She was a talented artist and seamstress and won numerous ribbons for her quilts at local fairs. In addition, she was a graduate of Mason Felix Beauty School, where she received her teacher's license and upon graduation owned and operated her own beauty salon in Frazer Township.

Marion was also an avid fisher person and enjoyed traveling tremendously.

She was the oldest member of Bull Creek Presbyterian Church.

She loved life and music, especially Elvis Presley, and laughter. Marion will be greatly missed by everyone whose life she touched, however briefly.

Surviving are her children, Howard (Joyce) Kirkbride, Marilyn (David) Frye and Karen (Matt) Dohmen. She had 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Kirkbride; her second husband, Joseph Clever; her daughter, Audrey Sherman Ness; three siblings, Marie Haught, Flora Hazlett and Elmer Fredley.

CLEVER — A private burial for Marion Kirkbride Clever, who died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, will be held in Bull Creek Cemetery and a memorial service will be announced and held at a later date.Arrangements are under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.Condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.