Patricia Marie Clarke, 76, of Wescosville, died Dec. 19, 2022. She was the wife of the late Leo G. “Beau” Clarke III, who died Sept. 27, 2020. Born in New Hyde Park, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Marie (Schaefer) Gallagher.

She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown.

She received her bachelor’s degree from State University of New York-Oswego and earned a master’s degree from Queens College, N.Y., both in elementary education.

She was the director of education at the Sylvan Learning Center in the former Allentown location from 1992 to 2013.

She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Clarke-Sirignano and her husband, Joseph; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Miller-Clarke; siblings, James, John and Kenneth Gallagher; grandchildren, Catherine, Matthew and Michael Sirignano and Maura, Abigail and William. She was predeceased by a son, Dr. Michael G., who was a commander in the U.S. Navy.

Contributions may be made to Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor, Arlington, Va. 22201.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik and Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus.