Carol S. Clark 1938-2024

Carol was born July 27, 1938, in Cleveland, the daughter of Lyle Irvin Clark and Marian Sass Clark.

Moving to Youngstown as an infant, she grew up loving and learning the natural world, tending the gardens and respecting all wildlife and “creatures both great and small.” She soon experienced the beyond of life in music, art, worship and a loving family and friends.

Carol attended Trinity Methodist, Boardman Methodist and Evangel Baptist as a child, and Mt. Olivet United Church of Christ more recently.

Carol was a 1957 honor graduate of Boardman High School, where she played trombone in the band and cello in the orchestra. She continued her love of music at The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor of Music Education degree and began her teaching career in Columbus. She also became the first woman trombonist with the Columbus Symphony. She later taught in New Jersey, where she received her master’s degree in conducting at Trenton State University.

In 1971, Carol returned to her alma mater to become the Boardman High School Orchestra director, leading it to the state record of superior ratings in state competitions. Her caring guidance and enthusiasm had a lasting effect as a positive role model and continue to affect the lives of her students and beyond.

Carol then began a second career in the Dog World, training, showing and breeding Norwich terriers, earning many bests in show, a place in the famous Westminster Dog Show and traveling much of the United States in her motorhome.

Carol’s sense of humor, enthusiasm, exuberance and delight in all she attempted touched all who were lucky enough to meet her.

Carol is survived by her sister, Martha (Howard) Bradley; her beloved niece, Jennifer (Dan) Doyle; her beloved nephew, Ross (Tammy) Bradley; great-nephew, Benjamin Bradley; grandniece, Ella Bradley; and her constant companion dogs, Taffy and Bindi.

In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her loving cousins, Richard and James Sass.

A very special thanks to Frank and Marie Kuzma, who lovingly helped care for Carol, and to Heartland Hospice and Care Builders at Home, who helped to make it possible for her to be at home with her pets.

A memorial celebration of life service will be held at a date to be announced.

Her light will continue to shine in the hearts and lives of those she touched.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Carol’s name to The Boardman Orchestra Program, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, OH 44512; Animal Charity of Youngstown, 8469 Southern Blvd., Bldg. 3, Boardman, OH 44512; or a charity of choice.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima with the arrangements for their loved one. Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.

(special notice)