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Mark Hettinger Obituary
He was the husband of Nancy (Swanson) Hettinger. They recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.
Born in Reading on March 9, 1953, he was a son of the late Oliver J. and A. Adella (Dickson) Hettinger.
He owned and operated Hettinger Farms in Robeson Township and Anchor Marine in Fort Myers, Fla. He was employed by Sunline Coach Co. in 1987. He last worked as an owner-operator truck driver for Evans Delivery Service in 2006.
He was a 1971 graduate of Gov. Mifflin High School, where he was a member of FFA. He attended Denver Automotive and Diesel College in Denver, Colo.
He and his wife, Nancy, owned and operated Bay Do Embroidery, also known as Chesapeake Embroidery, also known as Maple Grove Designs, a custom embroidery business. They had the business outfitted in a trailer that they would take to dog shows, RV shows and the car and truck shows at Carlisle Fairgrounds where they did embroidery while you waited.
He was an avid boater and was always in the company of one of his beloved Chesapeake Bay Retrievers that he and his wife bred, raised and trained.
He was a life member of the Good Sam Club and OOIDA. He was a member of FMCA. He was a past member of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum at St. Michaels, Md., where he donated many hours of his time as a volunteer.
He also is survived by a son, Bradley K., Wyomissing; and a daughter, Sabrina S., at home.
Other survivors include two sisters, Ardis Althouse, Fort Myers, Fla., and Julie Fox, Robeson Township; and a brother, David J., Reno, Nev.
There also are several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Brecknock Fire Company Hall, Route 568, Alleghenyville.
His body has been donated to Hershey Medical Center in the hope that others may benefit from our loss.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to PSC Partners Seeking a Cure, 5237 S. Kenton Way, Englewood, CO 80111. Auer Memorial Home & Cremation Services Inc., Harrisburg, is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mark Hettinger
Marie Nilsson
April 10, 2008
Nancy,
My heart goes out to you and your family at the loss of your beloved Mark.
Thank you for your continued support of the PSC Support group. Your support of others is amazing and a wonderful tribute to your love for your husband; it speaks such volumes.
-Marie Nilsson
PSC Support Group
Martha Bush
April 10, 2008
Nancy,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Your insight is extremely helpful and I know it will help many others.
Sincerely,
Martha Bush
PSC support grous
Brenda Franson
April 9, 2008
Nancy,
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. My prayers are with you and yours.
God Bless,
Brenda Franson
(psc support group)
Barby Nordgren
April 9, 2008
Nancy,
Mark would be very proud of you. You have stayed strong for such a long time. May God give you peace in the days to come.
PSC support, tx 11.29.07
Severin Garanzuay
April 9, 2008
Nancy,
You have my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your husband. You provided such comforting words to me when I was first diagnosed with PSC, I will always cherish that. My family and I will keep you in our thoughts. Thanks you for continuing to share with our group (PSC support).
- Severin (Houston, TX)
PSC Support Group
Ian Cribb
April 9, 2008
Nancy,
Mark had passed away before I had joined the PSC Support group, but I thank you for continuing to be a part of the group and offer support to others. I am sorry for your loss.
Ian (PSC Support group)
Lee Bria
April 9, 2008
Dear Nancy,
Your husband would be so proud of you ! You did everything you could for him with the information you had and now you continue to give of yourself by helping others with PSC.
The person who can help others despite their own grief is a real hero. Thank you,
Lee PSC Support group and PSC Partners
Taylor Bilderback/Althouse
April 9, 2007
Though I only met you once I know you were a great uncle..I know you were sick and you were in my prayers every night..No matter where you are you will always have a special place in my heart..
Dee Bilderback/Althouse
April 9, 2007
Moh was not just my uncle, but a good friend..He always knew how to make everyone laugh, somehow...Even though you are gone from this earth, you will always be in my heart...
Andrew Slavin
March 26, 2007
Heartfelt condolences to the Hettinger family, at the dear loss of a Loved One. My deepest consolences,
Cadet Andrew Slavin, Liberty Bell Squadron
LCDR Harry Bierbach
March 22, 2007
Liberty Bell Squadron would like to extend our heart felt sorrow for the loss of someone so close and dear. Please except our sympathy.
Lee Gosnell
March 20, 2007
I treasure my childhood memories of growing up with MOH's friendship. We met in Kindergarten and were best friends all through high school. My deepest sympathies to your family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
LeeBeth Cranmer
March 20, 2007
Holding you and your family close to my heart at this difficult time. With sympathy,
Mark A. Baime
March 19, 2007
My sympathies to you and your children
dee
March 19, 2007
My husband and I send you our deepest condolences.
Bob and Dee-psc support
Harriet & Eddie Boyer
March 19, 2007
Moh was a good friend and was always full of fun. We will always remember the good times we had on the hayride and he did the driving.
Harriet & Eddie Boyer
Mary North
March 19, 2007
We send prayers for your peace of heart and mind, to Nancy, Brad and Sabrina, as well as other loved ones. What a valiant struggle you all have endured for Mark's sake, and now he is free. Love, Cousin Mary and Bill North
Norma Brown
March 19, 2007
My deepest sympathy to you, Brad and Sabrina. Keep the good memories of your life together
Norma and Bev
Maria Martens
March 19, 2007
So sorry for your loss. I wish I knew we were closer in proximity.
Fellow PSC Partner,
Maria (Mom to Noah 9)
Chaim and Ellen Boermeester
March 18, 2007
Our deepest condolances.
From the PSC support group
Linda Kuykendall
March 17, 2007
My Sincere condolences to you and your family. Just another cousin. Linda Kuykendall(tx)
Scott Levine
March 17, 2007
Dear Nancy,
On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to offer you and your family our sincere condolensces. I remember meeting you and Mark at a show, many, many years ago, and he was a laid back, cool guy. That is how I will remember him.
Your friend,
Scott
Terry (Althouse) Eckman
March 17, 2007
I will miss my Uncle Moh. I will miss the teasing and joking...even though Im convinced he still is playing jokes on us! He is in a better place now and watching over us all. Lots of memories will never be forgotten and I thank you for each and every one! Love ya...Terry (Turdy!)
Curtis Calfee
March 17, 2007
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Please know that the prayers and support of my wife and myself will follow you long after your loss. May God protect you and provide you with His peace for the future as you greive during this time.
Rick Macali
March 17, 2007
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss Mark. Take comfort in knowing that he is with God. After time, the condolences will cease, but those closest to you will be there when you most need them.
Tammy Althouse
March 16, 2007
Though I never met Moh in person, I spoke to him many times. He was a very important person in my families life and he will forever be missed and remembered.
Bonnie Hettinger
March 15, 2007
My memories of MOH were in Ft. Myers, FL where he loved boating on the Gulf Of Mexico and playing with his dogs Woofer and Brutus.
My Deepest Sympathy to his family.
Carol Gosnell-Starke
March 15, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dan Markle
March 15, 2007
I met MOH in the 1970's when the family came to Captiva. I had may good memories with him, including helping him run a boat to Florida. I send my deepest Sympathy to all the family.
The Farm
March 15, 2007
The "Limo"
March 15, 2007
Ardis Althouse
March 15, 2007
My brother was also my best friend. I will always love him and he will remain in my heart forever.
Ardis Hettinger Althouse, his sister
Brent Althouse
March 15, 2007
MOH was my uncle and more important my best friend. We has many good times together and he taught me so much. I miss him dearly.
New puppy
March 15, 2007
Sharing the hammock
March 15, 2007
Enjoying the sun
March 15, 2007
Can't keep him off the toys
March 15, 2007
Playing in the mud
March 15, 2007
Moh's other girlfriend!
March 15, 2007
Moh & his girls, Yogi & Boo Boo
March 15, 2007
Ray Schweitzer
March 15, 2007
A teacher, sounding board, fellow gearhead, and most importantly - a friend. You are missed!
Don and Anna Brown
March 15, 2007
We enjoyed the times we spent with Mark at the dog shows. He will be greatly missed.
Ted Althouse
March 15, 2007
There is but one life we live on this earth and it is that life that we share with others along the way that makes it all worthwhile. MOH came into my life when I married his sister Ardis and remained a good brother in law until God invited him to be with Him in heaven. His spirit will now continue to live on with me always. Moh, enjoy your new disease free heavenly life with everyone that has gone on before you.
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