Mark William West

Mark William West, age 68, of Cranberry Twp., passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025.
He was born on September 2, 1957, in Clinton, Indiana.
Mark was an accomplished musician with a refined sound all to his own. As a guitar player, for the last 35 years, his style would've been compared to such artists as: Jeff Beck, Wes Montgomery and Mike Stern, just to name a few. His performances always attacked the audience with an expose of energy that stems from hi-tech rock and jazz to a melting pot of sounds that kept his listeners wanting more. He was also a singer/songwriter and keyboard player, with skills that offered a unique sound of originals unlike any other. Mark mixed it up with styles of rock, jazz, funk and Latin into his own compositions to give it an extra edge of enjoyment that his audiences needed. 'Never a Dull Moment', should've been his title! Mark worked extensively in the South Florida nightclub circuit for 25 years and performed at one of Fort Lauderdale's most popular hotels, the Sheraton Yankee Clipper. He also performed at private parties and functions. He provided all types of music such as; dance, hi-energy or just simply background music.
Mark leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 48 years, Nicole West, whom he married on December 30, 1976; his son, Tony (Briseth) West; his grandson, Bryce; his mother, Linda Claire (Brown) West; his brother, John David West; and his sister, Donna Satterwhite.
Mark was preceded in death by his stepfather, Max West; his brother, Michael Gurchie; and his father, William Joseph Gurchie.
A service for Mark will take place at a later date.