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Mark Lataster Obituary
NEWARK: A service celebrating the life of Mark A. Lataster will be held at 11am, on Monday, April 10, 2017, at the Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home, in Newark. Family and friends may call from Noon until 4pm, on Sunday, at the funeral home, 985 N. 21st Street.
Mark, age 59, of Newark, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at The James Cancer Center. He was born February 26, 1958, in Columbus a son of the late Anthony M. Lataster and Judy (Thomas) Hazelton, who survives.
Always a simple, hardworking man, devoted to his family, he enjoyed his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, especially riding with his wife and friends. He had been a truck driver all his life, working 15 years in the private fleet at Owens Corning and several years at Hope Timber. He was currently working at Seal-Rite Door, in Hebron. In addition to his interest in motorcycles, he enjoyed hot rods, railroad history and camping.
Left to cherish his memory and devotion are his wife of nearly 31 years, Trudy (Young) Lataster, whom he married on June 28, 1986; his mother, Judy Hazelton; his children, Crystal VanHorn Beers, Ava (Gary) Stratford; his beloved grandchildren, Aaron Beers, Rheanna, Jaiden, Nolan and Corbin Stratford; his mother-in-law Betty Young; brother David Lataster; sister Cassie Hazelton; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law David (Betty) Young; and many special dear friends, including Dorr Parks, Tim White, Bill Laughlin and Bruce Donovan.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son Anthony D. Lataster (January 15, 1987-September 23, 2007) and his father-in-law Herman Young.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Ron & Jodi Heck
April 28, 2017
Will really miss Mark. He was a sweet man, loving and caring. Hope the family does well without him as the living are the ones who counts most now.
Love you all! Jodi & Ron Heck
Ron and Sherri Gager
April 10, 2017
We're sorry for your loss and the loss to all related. Mark was a very good human being. Wish we could have spent more time with you both.
Heather Pettigrew
April 8, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was a special person who will be missed greatly by my family. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Debbie Phillis
April 8, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I talked to Mark at the funeral home when your father passed and he was so sincere of his love for his family. He told me your dad was the only father he really knew. Hugs and prayers.
Doug and Debbie
Gear Head
April 8, 2017
sorry for your loss mark was good man an friend he was one of a kind he will be missed
Ralph Howard, Jr.
April 8, 2017
Trudy sorry to hear of the passing of Mark. I remember when you and him got married. He worked for the Owens Corning Fleet and I worked at Able Transit. You have our deepest sympathy in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and may GOD comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ralph & Linda Howard
Amy Morris
April 7, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so sad your all of you. It was my pleasure taking care of Mark at Licking Memorial. I felt a connection with Mark and Trudy talking Harley's. Trudy, let me know if u need anything let me know. All of u r in my thoughts and prayers. Amy M. RN
Manny Beltran
April 7, 2017
My condolences to Mark's family and friends.
Larry Tharp
April 6, 2017
Trudy ,Crystal and Ava I am so sorry for the loss of Mark ,I remember when I would bring mom to Newark and go out with Trudy and Mark and how much fun we would have.Mom would always say how much she enjoyed that and Mark was the biggest part of that because he was fun to be around.So I no there is some fun happening in heaven now RIP Mark.
Thaddeus Kilgore
April 6, 2017
Ava,I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. May God Bless you and your family during this time of grief.
dorothy
April 6, 2017
So sorry for your loss trudy .You will all be together again someday .
Brandi Rhinehart
April 6, 2017
So sorry to hear of your family's loss Crystal. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brandi Rhinehart & Family
Connie Toth
April 6, 2017
Dear Ava, Gary, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Mark lived a full life and will be missed dearly.
April 6, 2017
Trudy and Girls
I so sorry for you loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Oneson
Joy Dillender
April 6, 2017
Mark was always there for his Friends, big Hearted Guy is missed! Trudy, you and your Family are in my Prayers for comfort and strength.
Scott Baker
April 6, 2017
So sorry for your loss,we knew Mark years ago he was always a character and was fun being around, he will be sadly missed. Scott & Sheryl Baker
April 5, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Buck and Joyce Byers
Sue Sowards
April 5, 2017
I will remember his ornery grin and his shining eyes. I will remember how much he embraced his family (all of us) and told me so every Labor Day weekend.
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