Duane C. Sheare, 82, of Clifford Township, PA, died Monday, July 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after an illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Brenda R. Hunter. They were married on April 19, 1986.

Born July 18, 1941 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Trevor Daniel Sheare and Anna Morrison Sheare.

Duane was a retired self-employed carpenter but his true love was music. He was a self-taught musician and a natural born entertainer. Duane lived for the weekends where he was able to entertain family and friends with his band, Duane and the Ramblers which played at many local venues for nearly 30 years. His favorite musician was Johnny Cash and Duane emulated his style of music with his own band.

He had a deep religious belief in God and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Carbondale. Duane was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a fan of boxing and the New York Yankees.

He is also survived by three daughters: Melody Sheare May and husband, David May, Jr., Amye Lea Sheare and Lorna Ann Sheare all of Clifford Township, PA; one sister: Beverly Yadlosky of Vandling, PA; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by three children: Heather Renee Sheare, Duane Eddy Sheare and Gerard Michael Sheare; and seven sisters and two brothers.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Duane's life on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the upper pavilion at Merli Sarnoski Park, 286 Sandy Bank Road, Greenfield Township, PA.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford, PA.