David J. Clifford, 38, of State College, died Sunday, September 10, 2006 at his residence.
He was born in Pottsville on December 1, 1967 to John H. and Catherine Callaghan Clifford of Ashland.
He married Caroline Burgess on August 23, 2003 who survives at home.
He received his BS at Wilkes University, MS at Penn State, and PhD in Material Science and Engineering (Fuel Science) at Penn State.
He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and the American Chemical Society. Previously he worked in the Netherlands at the Oceanographic Institute of Research and Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago. He was, most recently, an analytical chemist at the Energy Institute at Penn State University. He was in the Bell Choir and the Trinity Wheelman at the church. He enjoyed Mountain and Road Biking, gardening, cooking, tailgating, traveling, and outdoors in general. He was also a triathlete. He was a regular member of Weight Watchers.
In addition to his wife and parents he is survived by a brother, John T. Clifford and his wife Elizabeth A. of Brodheadsville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence "Jack" and Mary Kane Clifford of Saint Clair and James and Catherine Steffanic Callaghan of Heckscherville.
A visitation will be held on Friday from 7 to 9 pm and 1:30 to 3 pm Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2221 N. Oak Ln., State College, PA 16803. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 at the church with the Rev. Ronald C. Miller, Jr. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church or to a charity of your choice.
A guest book can be signed at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com