Terry E. Clarke, 74, died May 26, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Deborah E. (Lovelace) Clarke for 56 years.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harry and Marjorie (Krause) Clarke.

He was a truck driver and heavy machine operator for Whitehall Township, retiring after 30 years of employment. He was a lifelong volunteer firefighter with Whitehall Fire Department Station 38 in Hokendauqua. He also briefly served as chief.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Shelly Kovalchick with Frank and Sheila Kocher with Chris; a brother, Barry; a sister, Sandra Spagnoletti with Rocco; an uncle, Jimmy Krause; four grandchildren, Nick and Ryan Kovalchick and Ella and Jack Kocher; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by six brothers, Dennis, Donald, Gary, Jimmy “Ninna,” Randy and Michael.

Contributions may be made to Hokendauqua Fire Station 38, 3022 S. Second St., Whitehall, 18052.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.