Gary M Clawson, Sr.

Gary Merle Clawson, Sr., 83, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home.

The son of Jesse M. and Wanda A. (Boring) Clawson, he was born June 4, 1939 in Blairsville, PA.

Gary graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1957.  He was the former owner of Clawson and Miller Gun Shop, Blairsville, and worked for Ceodeux, Inc., New Stanton, retiring in 2005.

He was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of B.P.O.E. #406, Blairsville, member of Acacia Lodge #355 F&AM and the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County.

He enjoyed doing genealogy and was an avid hunter.

Surviving is a son, Gary M. Clawson, Jr. (Tracy) of Blairsville, two daughters, Erica L. Swiencki (Joe) of Blairsville and Cara L. Houser of Tuscaloosa, Al; five grandchildren, Ben Clawson, Samantha Clawson, Frankie Houser, Jake Swiencki and Cassidy Houser, a great grandchild, Skylar Clawson, a brother, William Clawson (Debbie) of Blairsville and a sister, Paula Clawson (Joe Wotus) of New Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mary Jane (Cramer) Clawson in 2017.

As per the wishes of Gary, there will be no visitation or funeral service.

Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA has been entrusted with the arrangements.