Mark C. Smith

Mark C. “Cyeball” Smith, 75, husband of Charlene S. (Dasch) Smith, passed away peacefully at Reading Hospital on Monday, August 9, 2021. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Hiram O. Smith and Bertha F. (Narkin) Smith. Mark loved to sing. He would sing to his wife Charlene every morning. Mark truly was Charlene’s soulmate and will always be her soulmate. Mark enjoyed cruising in their Corvette convertible with Charlene and their dog Chloe. Mark worked at Rixie Paper Company in Stowe for 49 years as the manager. He was also a longtime member of the Elks Lodge #814 in Pottstown. Mark proudly served in the United States Army for 2 years. Surviving along with his wife Charlene of 31 years, are his siblings Gaybrielle “Gay” Williams, wife of the late Richard Williams, Edward Smith, husband of Marlene V. Smith, and Carolyn Trimble, wife of Victor Austin; sister-in-law Deborah A. Pennybacker, wife of David C. Pennybacker; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog Chloe. He is predeceased by his brother Paul Smith and his sister Charlotte Moran. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown, PA 19464) with Fr. Francesco officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park. A viewing will also be held on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 9:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Southeastern Veterans Center (1 Veterans Dr, Spring City, PA 19475) in Mark’s name.