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Mark Gowka Obituary
Born in Scranton on March 5, 1983, he was the son of Barbara Ann Bennett, Scranton, and Daniel David Gowka, Factoryville. He loved spending time with his dog, Tank, enjoyed fishing and video games and he especially loved his daughter.
Also surviving are a daughter, Lexus, Springville; a sister, Michelle Rose Gowka, Harrisburg; and two brothers, Michael David Gowka, Factoryville; and Alan Richard Coon Jr., Scranton.
A blessing service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Anthony P. Litwin Funeral Home, Reynolds and Capwell streets, Factoryville, to be officiated by the Rev. Jack Kilpatrick, of the Church of Our Lady of the Abingtons. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, noon to 2 .
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Britney Fenton
May 30, 2008
You'll be deeply missed and loved mark!! R.i.p Lexus will never forget you!! Her family will make sure of it.. You were a good and nice person..
KRISTY BILARDI
May 26, 2008
R.I.P
Pam Den Hartog
May 24, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Christine Bennett
May 24, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Christine Bennett, Makayla, & Dakota Hurd
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Brian Bennett
May 24, 2008
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
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