Mark J. Pavlin

Mark J. Pavlin obituary

Mark J. Pavlin

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11024 Knights Road , Philadelphia, PA 19154

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Mark Pavlin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd on Sep. 7, 2025.

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Mark J. Pavlin, of Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was 38 years old. Mark was born in Philadelphia on December 15, 1986 to the late Mark J. Maslanka and Linda M. (née Cole) Pavlin with whom he is survived by. He is also survived by his adopted father, Robert J. Pavlin.

Mark attended Delran High School where he graduated. He was a very loving and devoted father to his daughter Olivia and enjoyed his time daily with her and his dogs going on endless walks. He loved watching sports and playing poker and worked in sales for a long time. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his mother and adopted father, Mark is survived by his daughter, Olivia T. Pavlin, Olivia's mother: Nicole McDonough, his siblings: Melanie McCullough, Kate Maslanka, Marlena Maslanka, and is predeceased by one brother: Mark Maslanka. He is survived also by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mark's Life Celebration on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. followed by his memorial mass at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Calvary R.C. Church, 11024 Knights Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19154. Interment is private.

Family services are entrusted to the John F. Givnish Life Celebration Home, 215-281-0100.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Calvary Church

11024 Knights Road , Philadelphia, PA 19154

Send Flowers

Sep

13

Service

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Calvary Church

11024 Knights Road , Philadelphia, PA 19154

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.