Official Obituary of
William C. Marks Sr.
July 12, 1941 ~ March 7, 2018 (age 76) 76 Years Old
William Marks Sr. Obituary
William “Papa” Bill C. Marks Sr., 76, of Gargano Towers, Farrell, PA fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday March 7th, 2018, after suffering from a fatal brain disorder known as CJD.
Bill was born on July 12th, 1941 in Sharon, PA to Frank and Ann (Urdea) Marks. He graduated from Sharon High School class of 1961. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps, Cherry Point, NC. He worked in the furnace department of Wheatland Tube Company for over 30 years, until his retirement. He was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage, PA, a member of Compassionate Friends Support Group, and was active in helping Pro-Life of Mercer County.
He was a member of the Italian Home in Farrell where he enjoyed playing bocce, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, loved traveling to casinos and watching horse racing, most important to him was his grandchildren. Bill would pick his grandchildren up from school, take them to eat, and loved watching them play sports.
Surviving is a daughter, Debbie Marks (Kurt) of Sharon, son, Reverend Father Kevin E. Marks, Pastor of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage, PA and St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell, OH, also the Vocation Director of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, grandchildren, Shayna (Ralph) Odem, Janayia Chester, SaVanah Chester, Kurtasia Chester, Brenton Cottle, great grandchildren, Sincere, Carter, twins Dream & Shiloh, Elijah, and Haylo on the way, a sister, Monica (Michael) Zipay, aunt, Mary Lou (Tom) Cimoric, and former wife, Greta Marks. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, co-workers, and friends.
He was preceded in death by son, William “Billy” Marks Jr. who passed away April 11th, 2014, parents, Frank & Ann Marks, and uncle, William F. Marks.
Parastas prayer service will begin at 3:00 pm on Sunday March 11th, 2018.
Friends may call Sunday March 11th, 2018 from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm at SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Panachida will begin at 10:30 am on Monday March 12th, 2018 in the SHERMAN Funeral Home.
Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held Monday March 12th, 2018 at 11:00 am in St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church Hermitage, PA with Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla as main celebrant and co-celebrated by his priest and son, Rev. Kevin E. Marks, and other clergy.
Burial will take place in St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Cemetery with full military honors offered.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Mercer County chapter of Compassionate Friends 27 Hnida Rd. West Middlesex, PA 16159, in memory of Bill.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Bill was born on July 12th, 1941 in Sharon, PA to Frank and Ann (Urdea) Marks. He graduated from Sharon High School class of 1961. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps, Cherry Point, NC. He worked in the furnace department of Wheatland Tube Company for over 30 years, until his retirement. He was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage, PA, a member of Compassionate Friends Support Group, and was active in helping Pro-Life of Mercer County.
He was a member of the Italian Home in Farrell where he enjoyed playing bocce, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, loved traveling to casinos and watching horse racing, most important to him was his grandchildren. Bill would pick his grandchildren up from school, take them to eat, and loved watching them play sports.
Surviving is a daughter, Debbie Marks (Kurt) of Sharon, son, Reverend Father Kevin E. Marks, Pastor of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Hermitage, PA and St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell, OH, also the Vocation Director of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, grandchildren, Shayna (Ralph) Odem, Janayia Chester, SaVanah Chester, Kurtasia Chester, Brenton Cottle, great grandchildren, Sincere, Carter, twins Dream & Shiloh, Elijah, and Haylo on the way, a sister, Monica (Michael) Zipay, aunt, Mary Lou (Tom) Cimoric, and former wife, Greta Marks. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, co-workers, and friends.
He was preceded in death by son, William “Billy” Marks Jr. who passed away April 11th, 2014, parents, Frank & Ann Marks, and uncle, William F. Marks.
Parastas prayer service will begin at 3:00 pm on Sunday March 11th, 2018.
Friends may call Sunday March 11th, 2018 from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm at SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Panachida will begin at 10:30 am on Monday March 12th, 2018 in the SHERMAN Funeral Home.
Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held Monday March 12th, 2018 at 11:00 am in St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church Hermitage, PA with Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla as main celebrant and co-celebrated by his priest and son, Rev. Kevin E. Marks, and other clergy.
Burial will take place in St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Cemetery with full military honors offered.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Mercer County chapter of Compassionate Friends 27 Hnida Rd. West Middlesex, PA 16159, in memory of Bill.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
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