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Mark Blackburn Obituary
Born May 28, 1959 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Arthur "Butch" and Loretta Cragle Blackburn. He graduated from Northwest Area High School in 1977. He married Jacqueline Helmecki at St. Mary's Church, Nanticoke, on Oct. 12, 1985. He was employed by the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local 38, for 21 years.
Mark was a loving husband and father, and was well known for his easy-going nature. He loved country living, and was a true sportsman who especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and his dogs.
He will be deeply missed by his loving family, wife, Jacqueline, son, James, daughter, Rheanna, all of Benton; sister, Laura and her husband, William Engle; parents, Loretta and Arthur, Shickshinny; nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call at the Charles L. Cease Funeral Home, 634 Reyburn Road, Shickshinny, from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association of NEPA, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Geisinger Medical Center Intensive Care Unit, Danville, for their outstanding care.
For directions or online condolences, please visitwww.charlesceasefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Blackburn
Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski
January 14, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy to the Blackburn family and Michaelene Helmecki Geiser.
I went to St. Mary's Parochial School with Michaelene & Jacqueline. We grew up on Washington St. in Nanticoke but they were on the West side and I was on the East side.
I am so sorry to ready of Jacqueline's husbands passing.
walter stryczynski jr
January 8, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family brother...I'm going to miss you very much...our morning greeting at the nuke...for the past 20 years my friend....still in shock...you will me missed greatly...Walt...
John Ehnot
January 5, 2013
Eternal rest grant upon him and may his perpetual light shine. May his soul through the mercy of God rest in peace.
January 5, 2013
So sorry for your loss The Cragle Family, Linda, Susie, Rodney, and Ryan and families
Stan Rychlicki
January 4, 2013
My thoughts are with You All,With my Deepest Sympathy
Carl & Donna Garren
January 3, 2013
Sending sincere thoughts and prayers for the entire Blackburn family in this time of great loss, Mark was well known and well liked, a co-worker and Friend of my husbands from back in the day at the power plant and a Member of the Benton VFW where I had the pleasure of meeting him...he was a great person and we always enjoyed great conversation, my husband and I will truly miss him....rest in peace our Friend!
Robert Williams
January 3, 2013
So Sorry to hear the passing of Mark.Ive had the pleasure of knowing Mark for over 30 years working and laughing together.We will miss him.Rest in peace my friend....
Gus Ivicic
January 3, 2013
My condolences to Mark's entire family. Gus Ivicic insulators local 23 Harrisburg Pa.
Williams & Denise Obrian
January 3, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Mark, we will Miss you very much. it was an honor to know you, work for and with you. RIP my brother
January 2, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the Blackburn family. Mark will be missed.
Janell Nelson co-worker
Ed and Gloria Hartman
January 2, 2013
Jackie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at your loss. Mark will be missed by everyone who knew him! God Bless all of you.
Michael &Dawn Gural
January 2, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of deep sorrow , Mark you where a good friend and a great coworker you will be missed rest in peace my friend
Rick Lauri & Family
January 2, 2013
May God bless you and your family.Mark will be sadly missed.
Mike and Clancie Matash
January 2, 2013
Our hearts go out to the Blackburn family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace my friend. You will be greatly missed.
January 2, 2013
To Marks wife and family my condolences of sadness in this terrible time He will always be with you in your heart forever
Co worker
Yvonne Schrader
Dave Fedor
January 1, 2013
Condolences for the entire Blackburn family. Mark will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave,Lori and Casey Fedor
Robert & Kathleen Wondoloski
January 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 1, 2013
Our heart goes out to Marks wife and family on his passing.Our heartfelt condolences to all. Nephew Ray Blackburn and wife Judy
Rothery Gensel
January 1, 2013
To Mark's entire family, My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. Please take comfort in knowing that we never lose the people we love. They live the rest of our lives with us in our heart.
Tom and Jean Jenkins
January 1, 2013
Our condolences to wife and family on Mark's passing. Tom Jenkins Sr. retired co-worker.
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