Obituary of Karl R. Clardy

Johnsburg: Karl (Bobby) R. Clardy, 70 of Johnsburg passed away peacefully at home Sunday September 5, 2021 surrounded by family after a short illness. Born March 12, 1951 in Johnsburg where Karl was a lifelong resident of the area. He was the son of the late Karl M. and Louise A. Clardy. On September 11, 1971 he married his wife Joyce M. Young of Catskill, NY. Karl was a devoted welder by trade for many years retiring in 2016 from Doty’s Machine Shop in Ft. Edward, NY. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was an avid hunter and sports enthusiast. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed hunting and anything outdoors along with watching his kids and grandkids in all of their sports endeavors. Spending time with family and friends target shooting, setting off fireworks and talking about old times was also how he would like to spend his pass time. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Lois Monfort. Survivors include his wife of 50 yrs Joyce Clardy, son Matthew Clardy and his wife Amanda R. Clardy of Ft Wayne, Indiana, his daughter Amanda L. Clardy and her fiancé Shawn Manning of Ballston Lake, NY, Sisters Rose (Fred) Lamy of Warrensburg, Margaret Savage and Donna LaVergne of Warrensburg. 5 grandchildren, Adreona and Jenna Duell, Hailee Wade, Chase and Hannah Clardy, 2 great granddaughters Aleena and Kehlani along with many nieces and nephews. There will be graveside services at Bates Cemetery in Johnsburg, NY Saturday October 16, 2021 at 12:00 pm with a Celebration of Life to follow at Sodom Hall, 4 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek, NY from 2pm-5pm. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the National Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guest book and condolences.