Mark-Jonathan-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Wentland Funeral Home - North Collins

Mark Jonathan

Oct 20, 1950 - Sep 26, 2025 (Age 74)

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My thoughts and prayers go out to Jonathon's family and especially to his wife and children. After graduation in 1970, like most students we tend to lose track of friends and schoolmates. I found out through a friend that Jonathan was married to Karla Niastor a classmate of mine. I want you to know Karla, that Haskell students are close knit and we never forget friends. So to you I say all of Haskell Nation mourns with you and God Bless you and your family.

To the family of Mark, my name is Charlie Headdress and I was a student at Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas from 1968 to 1970 and played basketball with Mark. He was a heck of a ball player and one of the nicest guys I ever met. Prayers for all of you in your loss.

So sorry to hear Mark passed. Fond memories of our time at Haskell and all the years you were in Oklahoma. RIP. Prayers for family and friends.

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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Fly high Mark. We will see each other again
Prayers for family and friends

Obituary

Mark's Obituary

Mark Jonathan, 74, of Salamanca, NY,  entered into rest on Friday September 26, 2025.

He was a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians (Wolf Clan),

Born October 20, 1950, in Gowanda, NY, Mark was the son of the late Alvis and Doris Thompson.

Surviving are daughters Debbie Abrams (Greg) of Louisburg, North Carolina and Lisa George (Allie) of Salamanca NY.  Grandchildren Ashley Abrams, Marcus Abrams, Andee Albertson, Keelan Seneca, Aiden George, and Jamison George.   And great-grandchildren Arianna and Colson.  Also surviving are siblings Bonnie Thompson, Sue Thompson and Bob Thompson, Stan Jonathan, Keith Jonathan, Dar Jonathan-Styres, and Loralee Jonathan along with several nieces and nephews.  Beloved of Carla Niastor of Salamanca NY. 

Traditional Seneca wake services will be at the Newtown Longhouse on the Cattaraugus territory beginning Monday September 29th starting at 11 AM followed by Funeral services Wednesday October 1st. at 10 AM.   The family respectfully declines floral arrangements. Arrangements by Wentland Funeral Home North Collins, NY.

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