Danny R. Clark, Sr., 84, of Limestone, NY, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long illness, at Olean General Hospital.

Danny was born in Olean, NY on February 19, 1942, a son of the late Cleda (Osborne) and Merle Clark. He was a 1963 graduate of Limestone Union Free High School.

On January 29, 1964 he enlisted in the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge on January 26, 1966. He earned a good conduct medal, Vietnam service medal and an expert rifle medal.

On January 24, 1976, in Limestone NY, he married Debbie L. (Johnson) Clark, who survives.

Danny worked for Pennzoil and retired after 28 years. He then went to work for Dallas Morris and later pursued other random oil field jobs.

He was an avid outdoorsman, where he enjoyed mowing the lawn and riding his four-wheeler. He loved watching sports, Green Bay Packers, New York Yankees and NASCAR, especially watching Matt Kenseth race. Danny enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandkids and great grandkids. 

Surviving in addition of his wife Debbie of 50 years, are six daughters, Dawn Tarr, Daryl (Carl Johnson) Clark, Dusty (Erick Wells) Clark, Sheila (Ray) Wilkey, Kelly (Ken), and Tara Ryan, one son, Danny (Tish) Clark, Jr., one sister, Donna (Tom) Payne, two brothers, Dennis Clark and Tom Clark. Thirteen grandchildren Kay Fiske, Raelyn (Ben Lenahan) Clark, Payton (Shannon Fox) Fiske, Jacianne (Caine Winsor) James, Zoey Clark, Addy Clark, Brad (Christy) Wilkey, Brent (Spencer) Wilkey, Caitlin (Jeremiah) Bigham, Matt (Regina), Mackenzie, Dustin (Casey) Ryan, and Chelsea (Jakeob) Calvert, with Fourteen great grandchildren, Kinsleigh, Enzo, Rayden, Lillian, Jeremiah Jr., Maddie, Blaze, Makenna, Rhett, Hunter, Alyilah, Clyde, Kashtyn, and Layken, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Dale “Dewey” Clark and one sister Cheryl “Peach” Patton.

Family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Ave. where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am with Pastor Dr. Eric Kessell of the Bradford Baptist Church officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home with the United States Army and Limestone American Legion Post 1560 Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Limestone Volunteer Fire Department. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com