James J. 'Duke' Lemmo, 93, of Clearfield died on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

He was born on March 14, 1922 in Clearfield, a son of the late Anthony and Vincenza (Mandolia) Lemmo.

Mr. Lemmo was employed at the former Harbison Walker Refractories for 35 years and then for the Clearfield School District for 10 years. He was also a barber for over 30 years. A veteran of the US Navy during WWII, he served as a radio operator on the USS Arkansas. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield as well as the Clearfield American Legion and the Sons of Italy Lodge 189.


He is survived by his wife, Carmella D. 'Nellie' (Galio) Lemmo; three sons, James A. Lemmo and companion Michelle Lezzer of West Decatur, Randall L. Lemmo and wife Susan of Clearfield and Dennis J. Lemmo and wife Mary of Zelienople; six grandchildren, Andy Lemmo and wife Jessica, Kimberly Cowder and husband Jay, Michael and Jane Lemmo and Maria and Natalie Lemmo; three great grandchildren, Jacob and Caleb Lemmo and Jayden Cowder; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addtion to his parents, he was preceded in death three sisters, Margaret Walther, Josephine Cassidy and Mary Crowe; and three brothers, Charles, Anthony Jr. and Joseph Lemmo.

Mass of Christian burial will be said at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Saturday at 1:30 pm with Father John L. Miller as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Military honors will be accorded at cemetery by the members of the Clearfield VFW and American Legion Post Honor Guard.

Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home on Friday from 5-8 PM and on Saturday from 12:30-1 PM.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield.

To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.