J. Kenneth Wyse, Jr., formerly of Clarion, passed away on September 14, 2018 at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville where he had been residing. He was 83 years of age. Born on September 27, 1934 in New Bethlehem, he was the son of the late James Kenneth, Sr., and Helen (Bloom) Wyse. After he graduated from Redbank High School in 1952, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Clarion State Teacher's College (now Clarion University) in 1956 and his Master's degree from Case Western University. Mr. Wyse continued following his love of books and education, serving first as a public school librarian for seven and one-half years first in Tionesta and then at Kittaning High School. He then returned to Clarion as a librarian / faculty member in library science for his alma mater, Clarion State College for nearly 30 years before retiring. He shared his knowledge and expertise with innumerable students throughout his career. Mr. Wyse was a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in New Bethlehem and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory in Clarion. As per his expressed wishes, burial has taken place at the Westview Cemetery in Summerville and there will be neither visitation nor services.