Smethport - Charles L. "Chuck" Claycomb, 67, of Coryville, PA, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday (February 1, 2026).

He was born November 25, 1958 in Johnstown, PA, the son of Roy and Twila (Hudson) Claycomb. On March 29, 1997, in the Coryville Church of Faith, he married Melissa S. Bhe, who survives.

Chuck was a graduate of Smethport Area High School. He owned and operated Claycomb Autobody in Coryville for many years, up until his passing.

He was a former EMT for the Smethport Ambulance Association.  Chuck enjoyed spending time with his family and going fishing, especially with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Melissa, he is survived by:

His mother: Twila  Claycomb of Smethport

Three sons: Christopher P. (Stacy) Claycomb of Duke Center, PA, Scott M. (Stacey Strait) Ayers, along with Ashley McClellan, and Joshua A. (Amber Cline) Ayers, both of Coryville

Grandchildren: Ethan and Logan Claycomb; Brooke, Alyssa, Summer, Harper, Peyton, Cannon and Brantlee Ayers; Caydence Gilbert; Ethan and Kaylee Horn; Christian and Oakley Cline; Braelyn and Levi Lamberton

One great grandson: Callum Steeples

One sister: Gloria Wilson of Eldred

Two brothers: Earl (Angie) Claycomb in West Virginia and Ron (Kara) Claycomb of Smethport

And several nieces and nephews

In addition to his father, Chuck was preceded in death by two nephews: Stephen Claycomb and Andrew Wilson.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport. A celebration of Chuck’s life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the family at this time to start an Autobody Scholarship in Chuck’s name at 1527 Rt. 446, Eldred, PA 16731 or to your local Ambulance Service or Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.