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John Mars Obituary

JOHN L. MARS, 66, OF EAST COVENTRY John L. "Jack" Mars, 66, husband of the late Dorothy (Haines) Mars, of East Coventry, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012, in the Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville. Born in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late Mary (Scanlon) and John L. Mars Sr. Jack was a 1964 graduate of Spring-Ford High School and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Phoenixville. He was employed as a truck driver for most of his life until his retirement in 2005. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, was a history and science buff, and enjoyed watching sports, especially baseball. Jack is survived by a daughter, Tricia, wife of Mark Griffith, of Boyertown; two sons, Michael John Mars of Georgia and Christopher Joseph Mars of Florida; stepchildren, Mike Gross, fianc of Maria Tucker of Spring City; Kevin Gross and wife, Lisa of Exeter and Traci Cappel and companion, James Berry of North Coventry; two sisters, Deborah Ann Mars of Pottstown and Barbara, wife of David Westwood of Gilbertsville; two brothers, Martin Lee Mars and wife, Joan of Florida and Richard Mars and wife, Julie of Glenmoore, and grandchildren, Tiffany, Mark Jr. and Dalton Joseph Griffith; Tov'e, Brandi, Cody John and J.D. and Christina Mars, and Ashley, Josh and Joey Gross. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at the First Methodist Church of Phoenixville, 865 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Mark Young officiating. Interment will follow in the Fernwood Cemetery, Royersford. Friends will be received from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's name to the Second Chance Heart Transplant Support Group at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, by visiting www.schtsgi.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Mercury from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2012.

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Kevin Gross

December 8, 2022

Miss you

Kevin Gross

December 8, 2020

say hi to mom and mike for me...miss you all

Rita Rollman

December 16, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I was a neighbor of jacks across the street at 34 terrace.

December 16, 2012

Jack,

Since we met in the hospital over 5 years ago (as room-mates), you have become a great friend and "phone-pal." I'm very appreciative of your wisdom, and will miss our Friday evening phone calls. You have made me (and many others) a much better father, husband, man and Christian.

Over the past many years, you have given of yourself so selflessly, and you will now have your reward with our Holy Father. Please continue to look after us.

I will miss you, Jack.

God Bless.

Chris

Don Long

December 16, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 16, 2012

To Jack's family, my most sincere sympathy in your loss. I am friends with Rick and Julie at First Presbyterian Church in W.C. May God be with you as you work thru the grief you now feel. Sincerely, Vern Anstee

kevin

December 15, 2012

i hope you are with mom and you can now just rest and drink all the coffee you like and watch the Philly's together

kevin gross

December 15, 2012

we loved you as a father and simply as a nice and gentle man..we will miss you dearly..always in our hearts..
kevin,lisa and austin

Sandi Klaptosky

December 15, 2012

Traci, I am thinking of you and your family. Prayers are with you,

traci

December 15, 2012

I love you Jack. Rest in peace.

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