Funeral arrangements for Clifford Edmund Lavelle will take place at Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs, MO on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. His family will receive family and friends from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Memorial service will begin at 4:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Camp B Donate — Pitcairn Camp “B” (pitcairncampb.org) Memories of Clifford and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
Clifford Edmund Lavelle, 68, a resident of Independence, MO passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. He was born November 17, 1954 to Edmund and Rosemarie (Lauffer) Lavelle in Laredo, TX.
Clifford was a 1973 graduate of Penn-Trafford High School in Harrison City, PA. He was united in marriage to Sharon McMichael-Mularski on September 6, 1975 in Harrison City, PA. Clifford spent his working career as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and retired in January 2011. Following his retirement from the Postal Service Clifford drove a School Bus for the Independence School District and was currently working part time for LaMar’s Donuts. Clifford was deeply involved in Camp B, a weeklong boy’s camp in Pitcairn, PA which he looked forward to every year. He had been involved in that camp for over 30 years. Clifford was a life-long Steelers fan, enjoyed hunting, umpiring, and coaching kids baseball and football. Above all Clifford cherished spending time with his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren.
Survived by his loving wife, Sharon Lavelle of Independence, MO; sons, Brian Lavelle and wife Tara of Blue Springs, MO, Michael Lavelle and his wife Ashley of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren, Mikayla Lavelle and her husband Nathan, Madison Lavelle and her fiancé Austin, Haley Lavelle, Marley Lavelle; brothers, Patrick Lavelle of Pittsburg, PA, Jerry Lavelle and his wife JeanneAnn of Pittsburg, PA; several nieces and nephews. Clifford is preceded in death by his parents.
I was so sorry to hear of Cliffs passing. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the entir family
So sorry for your loss. Cliff was the one who dubbed me “zu” a nickname that has stuck with me forever.
Cliff was more than a friend and a hunting buddy he was family , my children loved him.I will miss his annual phone call on opening day deer season to see how the farm did .I will miss talking about his dad and his boys and his beloved Sharon. We will never forget the incredible joy we shared hunting deer and turkeys in deep snow and freezing rain……….your old tree stand is still there overlooking the swamp , I will miss you forever buddy….
Deepest sympathy to Sharon, Pat & Jerry and extended family. I have so many happy memories of times gone by that will forever remain dear to me. I pray that God will guide you through these coming days and that his love will help your broken hearts heal.
Much love, Lynn Brown
Rest easy, Cliff. You will be forever missed by so many people who are deeply saddened that you had to leave. You will live on through the memories we have of you. Watch over your family and those beautiful granddaughters.
Sharon and family. Cliff was a great person and will be missed by many. My sympathies to all of you! Hopefully he sees my dad wherever they may be.
Cliff was like a dad to so many of us growing up in PT. I spent countless hours sitting around their kitchen table chatting about life. He & Sharon always opened their home to anyone in need even if it was for just conversation. He will be greatly missed by so many. Thank you for all the great memories.
My prayers are with Sharon and boys and family. Met him tho the football program,and Camp B ,great man and mentor will be missed
Shocked, saddened and sitting here in total disbelief at the news of Cliff’s passing. Whether it was our time at the Pitcairn Mohawks, Pitcairn Camp B events, or our Sunday bowling league I will always remember Cliff for the one of a kind wonderful man that he was. He deeply cared about his family and friends, many that were more like extended family. I am grateful that our life paths crossed. Cliff’s family and friends, all of whom loved him deeply, are in my thoughts and prayers. May all of your happy memories help you through the difficult times ahead. Rest with God Cliff, watch over and protect those you leave behind. You will most definitely be missed. 🙏❤️
So sorry Sharon and the kids have to go through this at such a young age. Cliff was the friendliest and best guy to all We just talked to each other a week before he was gone. I still can’t believe it. So sorry for your loss
One of the best coworkers around. I know he loved those steelers. Condolences to the family. He is a great man
My deepest condolences to the Lavelle Family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cliff was a great guy and will be deeply missed by all whom had the pleasure of knowing him! He would tease me all the time about my curly hair at PT and he had curly hair, too! Lol