Jeffrey S. Clewell of Beach Lake, Pa., passed away Feb. 8, 2020, at home after a long illness. He was 75.
He was a retired history and economics teacher and former assistant football coach for the Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School District, Jeffersonville, N.Y. B
Son of the late Earl E. and Virginia A. Shankweiler Clewell, he was born Nov. 6, 1944, in Bethlehem, Pa.
Jeff graduated from Pen Argyl High School and East Stroudsburg University.
Beside his teaching career, Jeff was an avid reader, fisherman, and golfer, and enjoyed watching sports. He was a 37-year member of the Elks Fraternal Organization in Liberty, N.Y. He was a former member of Honesdale Lions Club, Honesdale Golf Club, and Cricket Hill Golf Club.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Janet Korth Eckhoff Clewell; son, Mark Clewell (Mickey) of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; daughter, Jennifer Olsen (Raymond) of Callicoon, N.Y., step-son, Scott Eckhoff (Kristen) of Greeley, Pa.; step-daughter, Lisa Miller (Gene) of Carbondale, Pa.; grandson, Joseph Clewell; and step-grandchildren, Kayla Eckhoff, Riley Eckhoff, Emma Eckhoff, Zachari Miller, and Gavin Miller.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Scott Clewell.
As per his request, cremation will be held and there will be no public services. Arrangements are by Hessling Funeral Home, Honesdale, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.