Mark DuMars

My condolences.
I attended Sharon High School and graduated one year after Mark. I have many great memories of Mark leading our basketball team to an undefeated state championship.

Fond memories from Penn State Basketball, Debbie, Wally and return to Happy Valley. Condolences and love for a fine human.

Our condolences to the entire DuMars family. While we didn't know Mark personally, we are friends of Steve and his family. Sending love and support during this time and after.

I always felt inspired to ride more when I would see Mark ride and ride all around State College-up and down hills! What a great man, great wife, great family. His spirit will live for sure!
Katie Jones-neighbor from Cobble Creek

Mark and I were teammates on the Penn State basketball team for his sophomore and junior years. He was by far the best player on the team and we can thank him for any success that we had. We won about half of the games.
In 1961 I was in grad school, married to Liz (deceased) and living in Grad Circle Apt 5P. Mark and Deb were dating and were great company-5P was the go to place that year.
One night we decided to go to Florida for spring break. We had very little money, but Liz bought to the marriage a new car. So we had wheels. Deb immediately called her parents for permission to go. When they gave the OK, we thought they were really cool. Looking back they made a good decision. With very little money, we drove down and back without stopping. Mark insisted on bringing a blackjack. It was given to him as a gift from his father. For safety I guess. I made such fun of the blackjack that many years later Mark wanted to give it to me. I refused and hope that one of the kids has saved it. To my knowledge, it was never used.
I could go on and on, but you really had to be there. We were the best of friends for 65 years. Deb, I agree that remembering all the good times will be of some comfort.
I salute two of the best friends ever.
Peace. Wally

I never really new Mark except for the 3 months he was hired as a consultant by a company I worked for in State College, Pa in 1989 + -...I worked closely with him.......I have worked with many business leaders, marketers, ,managers, etc.. Most of their names I don't remember, but I do remember Mark and I have talked about him to my colleagues over the years...I think that says it all.
My sympathies.

We met Mark through work activities, and the interactions grew to social side after their move to State College. Wonderful memories and thanks for the times together in State College as well as their get away at Hidden Valley. We send our best to Deb and family.

Aunt Callista and Uncle Charlie Messina we´re Roger Mark Pete and Mike´s aunt and uncle (my parents) they adored those boys and one of my mothers finest moments was seeing one of marks basket ball games where of course they won and the day he married Debbie ...we love you and all with all our hearts forever and ever and will miss him terribly love prayers and hugs Dave Deb and Joshua (Messina) Grisa

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mark. My father Jack DuMars Sr. and Mark were cousins. My father went to all of Marks games in 1957 and he told me of Marks basketball abilities, great ball handler and could shoot from anywhere. Till this day when people here my name Dumars they ask me if I was related to Mark the basketball player. Pretty amazing after all this time. I am sorry for your loss.

So sorry to hear of this. My sincerest sympathy to Deb and family. Mark was a good friend to my late husband, John Fridley. They became friends at Sharon High and were part of the basketball team that took the State Championship in 1957. Mark was best man in our wedding. A good, good guy. May he rest in peace.