Clarence O. “Sonny” Pritt             “beloved husband, father, and Papa”

AUSTIN, PA—Clarence O. “Sonny” Pritt, 81, a longtime resident of Austin, formerly of Port Allegany, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a long illness.

Born on Monday, October 8, 1945 in Charleston, WV, he was a son of Lawrence and Alma Lively Pritt. On November 21, 1987 in Coudersport, he married Kristie J. Page, who survives.

Sonny was a graduate of Mt. Hope High School in Mt. Hope, WV.  He was a truck driver all of his life, his last job being employed for the former Valley Coal and Supply in Brandy Camp, PA.

Sonny was a social member of VFW Post 6391 in Port Allegany.  He loved to cut firewood, mow his lawn and tinker.  He loved kids and animals, especially his dogs.  He eagerly supported all the area students in their fundraising events.  He would buy more Girl Scout cookies than he could possibly eat, giving them away to others to enjoy. Sonny’s greatest love was his family, especially his grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kristie; his five children, Lawrence J. “Joe” Pritt of Kerrville, TX, Tommy W. “Tom” Pritt of Port Allegany, Matt T. Pritt of Marienville, Shawn M. Pritt of Shinglehouse, and Amanda L. (Ed) Ritsick of Austin; nine grandchildren and many others that lovingly called him Grandpa; five great-grandchildren; five siblings, Carol (Roger) Fields of Charleston, WV, Brenda (John) Soffer of Virginia Beach, VA, Judy Swain of Scarbro, WV, David (Debbie) Pritt of Beckley, WV, and Charlie (Becky) Pritt of Scarbro, WV; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Sonny was predeceased by a son, Cory O. “Bubba” Pritt; a daughter, Jeanne Shavalier; and a brother, Lawrence “Gene” Pritt.

In keeping with Sonny’s wishes there will be no public visitation.  A celebration of his life will be held on a date and place to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sonny’s name may be made to the Christmas House, PO Box 716, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Sonny’s family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Sonny, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.