Clarence Deshong Bell (February 4, 1914 – July 26, 2002) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania's 9th Senatorial district from 1960 until his death in 2002.

[2] He also served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1954 to 1959.

[3] Bell is the longest-serving state senator in Pennsylvania history.

[5] Bell also studied at the US Army Command and General Staff College.

[4] Bell was a Major General in the Pennsylvania National Guard and served during World War II.