I saw in our IUP Alumni magazine today that Willard
Dominick died. He taught Jr Hi Art when I was passing through and was a
good guy. I still have an ash tray that I made in his class. It’s one of
those things I kept because I liked him, and it brought back fun times
in school.
Wil
Obituary Notice: Willard F. Dominick
Obituary Notice: Willard F. Dominick (Provided photo)
He was born April 3, 1920 in Bolivar, Pa., the son of Luigi De Amicis and Carina (DeRugeris) Dominick. In 1946, he moved to Clearfield to serve as an art educator and district art supervisor for 36 years. In 1947, he married Caroline McCunn.
Earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in art education at Indiana and Penn State universities, he continued in his creative endeavors by exhibiting his works locally, nationally and internationally until his death.
He demonstrated his devotion to his community by active involvement in the Presbyterian Church of Clearfield, Susquehanna River Art Center (SRAC), Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre, Shaw Public Library, Salvation Army, Clearfield Historical Society, PA Watercolor Society, Allied Artists of America and numerous other charitable, professional and service organizations.
Mr. Dominick served in the U.S. Army in South Pacific jungle warfare in World War II from 1942-1946 and kept extensive pictorial journals of the experience. He donated this valuable collection to the Army Heritage Education Center and Museum in Carlisle, Pa.
He is survived by his partner, Beverly Owens; sister, Ann Bechtold; daughters, Susan Mussoline and Kathryn Marino; grandchildren, Christine A. Mussoline, Gina Jantzen, David Marino, Jonathan Marino; and great-grandson, Parker Jantzen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Caroline; and his siblings, Anthony Dominick and Louise Peer.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Clearfield Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Jimmy Hopper officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
