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Mark David Shernisky, 67 of Dawson died on October 29, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Mr. Shernisky was born in Elizabeth City, NJ to the late Col. Paul and Eleanor Shernisky.
Mr. Shernisky graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Business Management degree. He was employed with Molson Coors Albany Brewery for over 25 years in Management positions where he retired as Packaging Line Manager. Mr. Shernisky enjoyed deer hunting, golf, watching the Texas Longhorns, and playing with his dogs Lilly and Buck.
Survivors include two sons-Kyle Christian Shernisky, Albany, Lance David Shernisky (Magan), Dawson, a grandson John Anders Shernisky, Dawson, a sister Paula Noble (Albert), Douglasville, GA.
Private services will be held at a later date.
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3206 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31721

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