Richard K. Clark 1967-2026
AUSTINTOWN — Richard K. Clark, 58, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a massive stroke.
Born Oct. 4, 1967, in Youngstown, he was the son of William and Josephine Myers Clark and a 1986 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.
Richard dedicated more than 15 years to AT&T in customer service, where he took immense pride in his work.
He was a man of faith and attended the Youngstown Area Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
He leaves behind his beloved companion, Lisa Ratkowski; Lisa’s daughters, Danielle (Justin) Kline and Allison Ratkowski, whom he loved as his own; and his cherished grandchildren, Olivia Clark and Jillian and Jacxon Kline, who were the light of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, William Jr. and David Clark.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, 4303 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH 44515, with a brief service to follow at 7 p.m.
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