Mark Shonts

Mark A. "Mega Marko" Shonts, 65, of 411 Woodard Road, Cyclone, passed away Thursday (Jan. 1, 2026) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Born June 23, 1960, in Canandaigua, N.Y., he was a son of Frank and Nancy Benjamin Shonts, who survive.
Mark was a 1978 graduate of Smethport High School. While attending school he helped run his dad's business, Shonts' Oil Industry. After graduating he was employed by PennDOT for a year. Shortly after, he chose to attend college to achieve certifications to be a Class B mechanic for Fairway Ford, where he was employed for 24 years before retiring from his position in 2008. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He was also a member of FFA throughout high school.
Mark drove in the demolition derby at the McKean County Fair for 20 years - a legacy he now passes on to his children and grandchildren. Mark was a head mechanic for his best friend, Kevin Slocum, who drove late model stock cars for eight years.
On Sept. 15, 1995, at Hilltop Baptist Church, he married Ronda L. Adams Shonts, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his parents, Frank and Nancy Shonts of Bradford, and his wife, Ronda, of 30 years, are four children, Krystal Adams of Killbuck, N.Y., Samuel Shonts of Ormsby, Mathew (Amy) Jaquith of Ripley, N.Y., and Courtney (Trevor) Butler of Cyclone; one sister, Christina (the late Duane) Scott of Bumpass, Va.; one brother, Douglas (Tammy) Shonts of Cyclone; 13 grandchildren, Harlee, McKenzie, Zackry, Lindee, Lillie, Charles, Myles, Aiden, Cheyanne, Garrison, Annabelle, Benson and Freya; and several nieces and nephews. Mark loved his four-legged fur baby, Dingo.
He was a truly devoted dad and grandpa. He always wanted his family together, happy and healthy. He spent his time doing anything possible to show he loved them. Simply being in his presence meant you felt his warmth and love. The best times spent were with his family and devoted friends.
Family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday (Jan. 9, 2026) at Hilltop Baptist Church, where funeral services will immediately follow with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor, officiating.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the family for funeral expenses etc. during these difficult times. Any leftover money will be donated to a charity of the family's choice, something he would have loved to support.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.