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2020
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Mark States Obituary
Mark grew up in Reynoldsville and graduated from Reynoldsville High School with the class of 1964. He went on to attend air conditioning refrigeration school in Omaha, NE. He had a long career history including places like Stormer's Market in Reynoldsville, PA, B&O Railroad in Omaha, NE, Lieb's Appliance in Indiana, PA, and Montgomery Ward in DuBois, PA. For the last forty years he owned and operated Household Appliance and Repair in Luthersburg, PA.
Mark enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved his dog, Chance, and doing crossword puzzles and playing cards. He also enjoyed working on his apartment building, previously known as the Golden Yoke building, as well as tinkering in his shop.
Mark is survived by four children: Richard (Kim) States of DuBois, PA, Donna "Shelly" (Jason) Hansel of Ramey, PA, Melissa Kovacik of DuBois, PA, Victoria (Jeff Miller) States of DuBois, PA; two siblings, Karen Yandrick and Gregory (Gerri) States; eight grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
All services will be held privately by the family. Interment will take place at Beulah Land Cemetery, Reynoldsville, Jefferson Co., PA. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Pennsylvania SPCA by visiting www.pspca.org. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.mckinneydargy.com
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Laurie Davis
December 2, 2020
I've Known Mark for over 30 yrs He was a wonderful man Always trying to help He would call me every Holiday and Birthday We talked about his Children How proud he was of them and his Grand children and great grand children his Dog Chance He always kept in touch. I will Miss Him Dearly
Chris & Chuck
November 29, 2020
Mark was such a nice man that I've known for years. I'm really going to miss him. There isn't many left like Mark he'd help anybody. Fly high my friend until we meet again.
Bonnie Buerly
November 28, 2020
Kim and Rick,
So sorry to hear about Rick's dad passing away. Don and I and the rest of our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need,please dont hesitate to call or text. Bonnie Byerly and Family.
Terry Narvey
November 27, 2020
Just a wonderful and kind person. I remember him from the days I worked for GE. He was one of the few people that we trusted when he diagnosed an AC or Refrigeration problem. God bless you! You will certainly be missed! RIP Mark!
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