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Mark Woodring Obituary
He was born in Waynesboro, PA on July 4, 1959 and was the son of Nancy Mentzer Woodring of Marion, PA and the late Merle D. Woodring.
He was an Ordained Elder of the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church and served on several conference committees.
He was the Pastor of the Evangelical United Methodist Church, Middletown, a graduate of the James Buchanan High School, Mercersburg, PA Class of 1977, Lycoming College, Class of 1981 and Drew University School of Theology, Class of 1984.
Rev. Woodring served as Pastor at Wallaceton UMC Charge (1984-1988), Cross Roads UMC Charge, York Co. (1988-1991), St. John's UMC, Hegins (1991-1997), Avis UMC, Avis, PA (1997-2003), and Park Avenue UMC, Chambersburg, (2003-2010).
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Cathryn Gail Parr Woodring; two daughters, Lauren E. Woodring, a student at St. Andrew's University, Scotland and Rachel K. Woodring a student at Susquehanna University; brother, Craig, husband of Nikki Woodring of Shippensburg; four nieces.
A memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday November, 6, 2010 in the Evangelical United Methodist Church, Spruce and Water Streets, Middletown, with the Rev. Deborah Heisley-Cato, District Superintendent of the Harrisburg District of United Methodist Church officiating.
Private burial will be held in the Middletown Cemetery with the Rev. James Dawes officiating.
Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services, Saturday at his church.
Arrangements by the Matinchek & Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Middletown, PA 17057.
Condolences may be sent online at matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome.com.
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for Mark Woodring
Mark Taylor
November 16, 2010
Cathy, may God give you and your family comfort and the peace only He can give.
November 6, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed he was loved by all at park methodist in bloomfield new jersey as youth director the mazza family
Caron Barnard (Hutchins)
November 5, 2010
Words cannot express the sadness this news has brought. My prayers are with you all.
Carlton Johnson
November 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. So sorry to hear of the loss
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November 5, 2010
Cathy, Lauren and Rachel, we were deeply saddened to hear of Pastor Mark's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He reached out to us when we first moved into the neighborhood and encouraged us when we first joined the church. He will be deeply missed by many. He touched our hearts in a very special way.
Sincerely, Bob and Denise June
Tracey Tillman
November 5, 2010
Dear Cathy, Lauren and Rachel,
My sincere condolences to you and your families. May God give you comfort at this time of need. Please know that I will keep your family close in prayer and forever in my heart.
November 4, 2010
Woodring family,
Please accept my condolences for the lost of your husband and father. Mark was a gentle giant full of love and warmth for all around him. I will uphold you with my prayers.
Anthony C. Alexander
connie mckinley
November 4, 2010
Cathy, Lauren and Rachel, I am sorry to hear of Pastor Mark's passing. I always appreciated the times his office door was always open whenever I was troubled with something.
Connie (upstairs)
Connie McKinley
November 4, 2010
Cathy, Lauren and Rachel, I am sorry to hear of Pastor Mark's passing. I always appreciated the times his office door was always open whenever I was troubled with something.
Connie ( from upstairs )
November 3, 2010
Dear Cathy, Lauren and Rachel, Our family is so sorry about the passing of Mark. There are special memories of Mark and your family
in our hearts and mind. Besides being the minister at our church, he married our son and his wife. Lauren was the beautiful little flower girl. It was a lovely wedding. May God comfort you and your family and give you strength at this time. Henry and Glenda Sommer (Prospect UMChurch -Gatchelville)
David McElwee
November 2, 2010
Cathy, Lauren and Rachel,
I was saddened when my father told me of Mark's passing. I still remember taking that walk with him over three years ago as we discussed my calling to ordained ministry. He helped me make sense of it all and gave me guidance and advice on the process I would go through. I continue to ask myself some of those questions he asked me, when I feel uncertainty about Gods plan for me. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Pam and Tom Copenhaver
November 2, 2010
Cathy, Lauren and Rachel, We were very shocked and saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I will always have good memories of our time together at Avis Church. The comfort he provided when my brother and father passed away will never be forgotten. His smile and the way his eyes would light up with that smile are a constant picture that I have when I think of him. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May all of the good memories that you have as a family help you through this most difficult time and may God continue to enfold you with his love and care. Love, Pam
November 2, 2010
Woodring family, I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all. I was on a dairy judging team with Mark as a 4-H'er in Franklin County many years ago and have often wondered where Mark's life journey had taken him. Our thoughts and prayers that you will sense God's hand of comfort as you walk through this difficult time. Ruth Benedict John and family, Carlisle, PA.
Virginia Shehan
November 2, 2010
Nancy, I was so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Lean on God and he will help ease the pain. Take care. Love, Virginia Shehan
Kurt - Kathy Doerflinger
November 1, 2010
We are sadden to hear of Rev. Mark's Passing, or should we say Graduation. He has gone on to the next level but his love is still here with you and if you listen very quietly you will hear his voice guiding you. We understand this is going to be a very hard time for all of you - please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless
Kurt & Kathy Doerflinger Chautauqua NY
Joan & Pastor Pete Posey
November 1, 2010
Cathy, Lauren and Rachel,
We were sadden to hear of the passing of Pastor Mark. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Mark was a warm and caring Pastor and a wonderful and kind friend.
In loving thoughts,
Pastor "Pete" and Joan Posey
Maria Burden
November 1, 2010
Cathy, Lauren & Rachel,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mark had touched the lives of Alan. Allison & Craig very deeply through the years and for that I would be eternal grateful. I know Henry also, thought a lot of Mark and was very thankful he was such a great part of his children lives. Now they are both in heaven looking down at us. Know that I'm here for you, what ever you may need Cathy.
May the grace, peace and love of Christ bring you comfort.
Linda Hilbert
November 1, 2010
Nancy , My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son Mark.
john hege
November 1, 2010
nancy so sorry to hear about marks passing.i will always remember all the good times that you, merle,mark and craig and i had on the farm and going to clarks store. you and merle were like my 2nd parents and miss you all
John Ile
November 1, 2010
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of Mark's death. I knew he was ill but I was shocked to learn of his passing. He was one fine pastor. May God's grace and mercy supply your every need.
Pastor John Ile
Bill & Cheryl Moore
November 1, 2010
Cathy, Lauren & Rachel,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mark had a special light about him and touched many lives through his service to God. Take comfort in the fact that he made the world a better place through his actions. Know that we are here for you, what ever you may need.
May the grace, peace and love of Christ bring you comfort from your sorrow.
John Ile
November 1, 2010
Cathy, Lauren & Rachel, I am so sorry to learn of Mark's death. He was such a fine person. I have served with him at funerals. I have known him since the farming days of his parents whom I knew well. May God's grace and comfort guide you through this most difficult time.
Pastor John Ile
November 1, 2010
Cathy, Lauren and Rachel.
So sorry to hear of Mark's death. Our
prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
He will be missed by all.
Barbara and Duane Warne
Fayetteville, Pa.
Gina, Steve, Kimberly and Jacob Cox
October 31, 2010
Cathy, Lauren and Rachel,
It sadden me to hear of Mark's passing. He will be greatly missed. He was a great Pastor and I enjoyed hearing him preach. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Pat Keffer
October 31, 2010
My sincerest condolences to you on the loss of Mark. I enjoyed working for him and will miss him very much. He was a very pleasant and easy person to work for. I will keep you all in my prayers.
October 31, 2010
Cathy, Lauren and Rachel,
We are so sad to hear of Pastor Mark's passing. What a great man, he touched our lives in multiple ways. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer, Philip and Lauren Lindsey
Chambersburg, PA
October 31, 2010
Cathryn, Lauren, and Rachel,
Please know that you are lifted up in prayer during this time. I only recently met Pastor Mark when he came to Middletown to serve, but during that time he touched many lives that will be blessed in knowing him.
Donna Burkholder
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