Michael R. Clare

Michael R. Clare, 30, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born Dec. 9, 1984, in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of Robert C. and Linda M. (Schroth) Clare. He was a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School South, with the class of 2004. He was a member of the Church of St. Matthew, East Stroudsburg. Michael especially loved playing baseball. He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan; he enjoyed camping at motocross races with his brothers, uncles and cousins; and he also enjoyed fishing and rollerblading. Mike was working at Wal-Mart in East Stroudsburg for the past six years. Michael had a great sense of humor and will be missed immensely by all who knew him; he especially loved his brothers and cousins, and, in addition to his parents, he is survived by his three brothers: Eric H., Robert G. and Evan C. Clare, all of East Stroudsburg; his maternal grandparents, Nan and George Schroth of East Stroudsburg; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Ann and Henry Clare, and his godmother, Judy O'Malley There will be a visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday March 20, at Bensing-Thomas Funeral Home, 401 N. Fifth St., Stroudsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday March 21, at the Church of St. Matthew, East Stroudsburg, with Monsignor John A. Bergamo as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in support of youth baseball, to: Ryne Konawalik Foundation, RK Baseball — Coach Tony Croce, 924 Wooddale Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302.