Willard F. Dominick

Willard F. Dominick, 96, of Clearfield, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 at his home. He was born on April 3, 1920 in Bolivar, PA, the son of Luigi De Amicis and Carina (DeRugeris) Dominick. In 1946 he moved to Clearfield to serve as an art educator and District Art Supervisor for 36 years. In 1947 he married Caroline McCunn.

Earning bachelors and masters degrees in Art Education at Indiana and Penn State Universities, he continued in his creative endeavors by exhibiting his works locally, nationally and internationally until his death.

Willard demonstrated his devotion to his community by active involvement in The Presbyterian Church of Clearfield, Susquehanna River Art Center (SRAC), Clearfield Arts Studio Theater, Shaw Public Library, Salvation Army, Clearfield Historical Society, PA Watercolor Society, Allied Artists of America and numerous other charitable, professional and service organizations.

Mr. Dominick served in the US Army in South Pacific jungle warfare in WWII 1942-1946 and kept extensive pictorial journals of the experience. He donated this valuable collection to the Army Heritage Education Center and Museum in Carlisle, PA.

He is survived by his partner Beverly Owens; sister Ann Bechtold; daughters Susan Mussoline and Kathryn Marino; grandchildren Christine A. Mussoline, Gina Jantzen, David Marino, Jonathan Marino; and great-grandson Parker Jantzen.

Willard was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Caroline and his siblings; Anthony Dominick and Louise Peer.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Clearfield Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Jimmy Hopper officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.

Friends will be received at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., Clearfield, on Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SRAC c/o Gloria Rowles, 576 Lawrence Grange Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830

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Arrangements under the direction of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield, PA.