Mark Paul Bonczkiewicz

Mark Paul Bonczkiewicz, 55, of Scott Twp., died Aug. 21 at home.

Born in Peckville, son of Ceil Theresa (Darlak) Bonczkiewicz of Scott Twp. and the late Joseph C. Bonczkiewicz, Mark was a graduate from Lakeland High School, and was employed as a pipefitter for Trane Co.

Mark loved his family, especially his mom. He enjoyed riding his quad with his dog, Buddy, down to the lake and fish all day to hook the big one. He appreciated Mother Nature, swimming, camping under the stars, kayaking down the river and watching a great lightning show from a summer thunderstorm. In his honor, Mark would say "Hug a Tree."

Mark's family would like to thank Officer Edward Fref­coin of the Scott Twp. police, Lackawanna County Coroner Timothy Roland and all emergency personnel who were involved.

In addition to his mother, Mark is survived by his brother, Joseph G. Bonczkiewicz and wife, Nancy, Scott Twp.; his sister, Linda Ann Bonczkiewicz and husband, John Nemeth, Dalton; nieces, Melanie Nittenger and husband, Gary, Sayre; Karen Prestyes and husband, Michael, Greenfield Twp.; and Jessica Warner and husband, Derrick, Thompkinsville; nephew, Jonathan Nemeth; and great-nephews, Andrew and Josh.

He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Joey.

A memorial service will be held on Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. at East Benton United Methodist Church, 170 Jordan Hollow Road, Dalton, located off the I-81 North Exit 201 for East Benton. At the bottom of exit ramp, turn left onto Route 438 west, bearing right at the Y toward Fleetville onto Jordan Hollow Road. Then proceed 0.6 miles to the church on the right side (570-563-273).

Cremation was private in Brian Arthur Strauch Crematory and Cremation Center.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 602 Birch St., Scranton, honored provider for Pennsylvania Cremation Society.

To leave an online condolence, visit www.pennsylvaniacremation.com.