James 'Ted' E. Dohner, 78, of Clearfield died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Ridgeview Eldercare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.
He was born on January 24, 1944 in Akron, OH, a son of the late Forest and Gertrude 'Trudy' (Berry) Dohner.
Ted was employed for 29 years with the Lawrence Township Police Department, retiring as Sergeant. With his career with the police, Ted was a long time member of the Fraternal Order of Police and received the Silver Star of Bravery - the highest medal in law enforcement for saving a fellow officers life.
He was also a Clearfield County Deputy Coroner for a number of years and after retirement, he was a consultant for the FBI. Ted enjoyed shopping, but his great joy was his family and spending time with them.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. He was also a member of the Clearfield VFW, American Legion and the local Marine Corps League. Ted served with the U. S. Marine Corps during Vietnam having attained the rank as sergeant.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Himes) Dohner; three children, Heather Farley, James Dohner, and Rebecca Dohner, all of Clearfield; three grandchildren, Savannah, Paris and Remington Farley; siblings, Richard Dohner, Sister Judith Ann Dohner, H.M., William Dohner, Stephen Dohner, Deborah Rett and husband Ron, Pamela Arman and husband Gary, and John Dohner and wife Nancy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Constance Gustafson.
A graveside service will be held in the chapel at the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield on Friday July 15, 2022 at 10 AM with Msgr. Henry L. Krebs. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
For those who can not attend the service, you can view it live at 10 AM at www.facebook.com/beardsleyfh and be sure to keep refreshing the page just before 10 AM or until you see the live stream.
Military honors will be accorded at cemetery by the Clearfield Honor Guard.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis School, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield, PA; or the St. Francis Catholic Church, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 .
Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.
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