Clary C. Kearse Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clary C. Kearse of York, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 13, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Kearse and Virginia Kearse (Murdaugh); his former wife Jacqueline Kearse (Wilson); his siblings, Herman "Jack" Kearse, Mary "Nit" Leonard (Kearse), Janie "Deb" Kearse, Helen Thomas (Kearse), Harold Kearse, Michael Kearse and Samuel Kearse; and his son-in-law Nathaniel Ruth.
He is survived by: his wife Janette Kearse (Haywood); his siblings, Thomas Kearse, Leroy "Deat" Kearse and Larry "Boddie" Kearse; his children, Zachary Kearse (Vickie), Brian Kearse, Sr. (Earnestine), Jeanne (Kearse) and Michele Ruth (Kearse); his grandchildren, Kevin Harris (Lukeysih), Brian Kearse, Jr., ZaKenyia Simmons (Kearse), Shayla Kearse, Ashley Ruth and Jaleasha Ruth; and his stepchildren, Janieka Johnson, J. B. Kelly, II, Jayafus Kelly, Hope Kelly and Riley Collins.
Viewing was held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Logos Academy (250 W King St, York, PA 17401). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
