Barbara E. Clark, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Penn State Lancaster Hospital.

She was born April 6, 1931 in Newville, PA to James Howard Fry and Barbara Ellen (Quawn) Fry. She was the wife of Ralph E. "Mike" Clark, Jr. They were married for 61 years prior to his passing in 2016.

Barbara was raised in Lancaster and attended Lancaster City Schools. After high school, Barbara completed an apprenticeship as a seamstress at Mary Sachs store where she became known as one of Lancaster's finest seamstresses. She then went to work at the first Casual Corner store in Lancaster. Barbara also worked for Shirley Summers Bridal Shop doing alterations on gowns for several years. After 15 years or working as a skilled seamstress, she became a homemaker and stayed home to raise her three children. Barbara enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and needlework. She enjoyed shopping and going out to eat. She also enjoyed making clothes for her daughter, Stephanie and doing alterations for friends. Barbara and her husband, Mike always had an open-door policy, especially at holidays, would welcome anyone who needed a place to stay or needed a meal. She enjoyed taking trips with her husband in the fall to Skyline Drive and Harpers Ferry, WV. She was a person who always made friends wherever she went. She was loved by many and will be sorely missed.

Barbara is survived by twin sons: Michael S. Clark and his wife Susan Eshelman of Lancaster, and Jeffrey A. Clark and his wife Margaret of Harrisburg; her daughter, Stephanie L. Logan (who was her best friend and caregiver) and her husband Sidmot of Lancaster; a brother, Wellington Fry of Lancaster; her sister-in-law, Joanna Williams of Lancaster; a goddaughter, Nicole Ray of Narberth, PA; a special nephew, Gary Fry of Lancaster and a special great-nephew, Douglas Johnson, who Mike and Barbara raised like a son; a special niece, Barbara Johnson who assisted with Barbara's caregiving during her illness; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph E. "Mike" Clark; her sisters, Joan Fry, Jacqueline Barbour, and Myrtle Johnson; and brothers, Cecil Fry and Richard Fry.

Homegoing services will be held at 1PM on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 701 N. Lime St., Lancaster, with Rev. Roland P. Forbes, Jr. officiating. Family and friends will be received prior to the service at 12PM. Burial will follow in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

The family would like to give special thanks to Jennifer Van Blargan for her continued support and care she provided to Barbara.