Gypsy L. Clark

Gypsy L. Clark, 78, of Kent, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Robinson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born June 30, 1931 in Wellsville to Thomas W. and Lena (Wilson) Phillips. She was a valued employee at the Portage County Mental Health Board. She volunteered at the Phyllis Zumkehr Clothing Center, Kent Social Services and The Newman Center. She is survived by her loving husband, Edward M. Clark, whom she married on December 27, 1955; son, Thomas (Lisa Burgstrom) Clark of Corralitos, CA; daughter, Nancy (Rob) Lagucki of Willoughby; grandchildren, Cassady R. Clark, Sierra M. Clark, and Edward R. Lagucki; and sister, Carol J. Smith of Wellsville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, March 13th at University Parish Newman Center with Father Chris Luoni officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the services at the church. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to RMH Foundation-Hospice, POB 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204 or Kent Social Services, 143 Gougler Avenue, Kent, OH 44240. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.