Clay E. Kifer

December 22, 1930 - August 14, 2020

Clay E. Kifer, 89, of Irwin, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020. He was born December 22, 1930 in Hempfield Township, a son of the late George H. and Bertha I. (Buzzard) Kifer. He was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, North Huntingdon, where he was an active member of the choir. Clay was a graduate of North Huntingdon High School class of 1948 and was a Marine veteran that served in the Korean Conflict. He worked for George H. Kifer & Son Water Hauling; and he was a retired 2nd generation caretaker and manager for over 30 years at Brush Creek Cemetery. Throughout his life Clay had a passion for gardening. In addition to his parents Clay was preceded in death by his wife Jean A.( Gongaware) Kifer; his daughter Kimberly K. Hijek; brothers and sisters Sara Marie Kifer, Robert G. Kifer, Gladys I. Sakos, and Flora B. Kifer. He is survived by his son Jeffrey L. (Terri) Kifer of Irwin, grandchildren Rachel (Donald) Dacus, Caitlin (Travis) Fenyves, Katie Kifer, Kristen (Dylan) Hijek, and Matthew Clay Kifer; great grandchildren Caleb and Hannah Dacus; siblings, Dorothy I. Hall of Saltsburg, Ray D. Kifer of Gainesville, FL, and Larry H. (Emaruth) Kifer of North Huntingdon; his partner for the last eight years Lois Hancock; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 A.M. Monday in the funeral home. Outdoor committal service, military honors, and interment will follow in Brush Creek Cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com