Bernard “Bernie” Clarke, 61, died on September 30, 2014, with his family by his side in Glendale, OH. Bernie was born January 30, 1953, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Margaret and Thomas Clarke. Bernie married the love of his life, Candace Clarke, on a beautiful day in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Candace Clarke; sons, Jason Birkley, Andrew Birkley and his wife Erica; and brothers and sister, Richard, Tim, Mary Catherine, Marty, and Patrick. Bernie is preceded in death by his brothers, Tom, Steven, and Joe. He attended St. Xavier High School in the class of 1971 and graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1973. Bernie had been the founder and owner of Kelly Green Landscaping (a landmark Cincinnati company) for 40 years. He was a sports enthusiast who loved to entertain family and friends. Mass of Eternal Rest will be Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 at St. Gabriel Church, 48 W. Sharon Ave., Glendale, OH, 45246 at 10AM where family and friends may gather one hour prior to Funeral Mass. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Schmidtdhonaukucnerfunerals.com
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