Thomas J. Cleary Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Thomas J. Cleary Jr. of Emporium, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 17, 2025 at the age of 89. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas J. Cleary and Julia Hout Cleary; his daughter Kimberly Kotzbauer; and his sister Kathleen Clark. He is survived by: his daughter Joey Lynn Bloom; his grandchildren, Noah Bloom, Isaac Bloom, Bethesda, MD, Eva Bloom and Mercyhurst University; and his sister Mary Laughlin (James) of Zelienople, PA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Barnett Funeral Home (207 E 4th St, Emporium, PA 15834). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, January 21st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Mark Catholic Church (235 E 4th St, Emporium, PA 15834).
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834 or to St. Francis School, 230 N. 2nd St., Clearfield, PA.
