Edward C. Mark
Veteran owned E.C. Mark Co.
Edward C. Mark, 91, of Millsboro, died Monday, January 27, 2014, in Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington.
He was born September 26, 1922, in West Elizabeth, a son of the late Thomas and Dora Watkins Mark.
Mr. Mark was a 1940 graduate of Carmichaels High School and a 1944 graduate of Waynesburg College.
A World War II veteran, Mr. Mark served with the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. For his service, he was awarded the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with Two Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with One Star and World War II Victory Medal. He was a 55-year member of the Hancock-McCune-Horne American Legion Post 705, Centerville.
After his discharge, Mr. Mark worked for the Morton family in their concrete business, located in Millsboro, eventually purchasing the business that he owned and operated as E.C. Mark Co., a supplier of home heating fuel and concrete. He retired in 2000.
He was a long-time member of Millsboro Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and treasurer for many years. He was dedicated to operating his business and his church.
Mr. Mark supported local children’s sports and the East Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Department. Spending time with his grandchildren brought him special enjoyment.
On July 1, 1944, he married Emily Ann Morton Mark, who died March 24, 2008.
Surviving is a son, Edward C. Mark Jr. (Kathleen) of Hockessin, Del.; three daughters, Patricia M. Watkins (Mark) of Eighty Four, Nancy M. Caprini (Walter) of Millsboro and Emily M. Watkins (Ray) of Guyton, Ga.; six grandchildren, Megan McCartney, Christopher Watkins, Lauren Leathern, Kelly Mark, Heather Halloway and Bryan Watkins; seven great-grandchildren, Mark and Mallory McCartney, Lillian, Emily and Harris Watkins and Hadlee and Camryn Halloway; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents and wife, are three brothers, Thomas, David and Ray Mark.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 31, with the Rev. Andy Scott officiating. Interment will be in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg. Military rites will be accorded by Hancock-McCune-Horne Post 705.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Millsboro Presbyterian Church, Box 265, Millsboro, PA 15348, or Presbyterian SeniorCare, 850 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301. A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.