Mark Sharp
January 3, 1959 ~ October 3, 2013
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Mark Sharp, 54, of Mercer Road, Franklin, passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 3rd, following a lengthy illness. Born in Franklin, Mark was the son of Howard E. and Ethel (Tootie) VanZandt Sharp. He was married to the former Carol Kaltenbaugh on November 23, 1979, and she survives. Mark was employed as a food service worker at Polk Center for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church. In his younger years, Mark was a drummer for The Christian Folk band. Marks favorite hobby was being a disc jockey and doing the car cruises at Dairy Queen. He enjoyed car races, riding his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, and going on cruises. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family at dinners and picnics. Mark was always known for giving Glory to God. In addition to his wife, Mark is survived by his daughters, Amy Reed and her husband, Matthew, of Rocky Grove, and Crystal Sharp of Franklin. He is also survived by his brother, Paul Sharp, and his sister, Deb Boocks and her husband, Dave, all of Rocky Grove. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Howard Sharp. Family and friends of Mark will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Monday, October 7, from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 8 at 11 a.m. at the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church, with Rev. Gary Small officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Venango County Visiting Nurses Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin PA 16323.
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Sincere sympathy to Mark’s family. We are saddened by his passing but we know he’s with his Lord and Savior. He will truly be missed. Our prayers are with the entire family as we love all of you. May God’s grace be sufficient. We will continue to uphold you in prayer. If there’s anything we can do, please let us know.
Love in Christ
Connie and Greg Alden
To Carol and family:
Sorry to hear about Mark’s Passing. I will be praying for you and your family. God bless you all.
Dear Carol, My heart goes out to you and your family in your loss. This is not easy but as we remember all the suffering we can be at peace knowing God called him to a better place. Keep the memories and the faith. May God grant you strength during this time.
Prayers for all,
Alec and Shirley
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. Please know that our heavenly Creator cares about you and will soon remove all pain, sorrow, and death forever! May this promise as recorded in Revelation 21:3,4 help you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead. Philippians 4:13.
Dear Tootie, Carol and family,
It is so sad to see them go, but so much joy in knowing that he is with Jesus and the Father. We are praying for your families.
In His Love
Ron & Ruth Small
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all
My dearest Tootie…..Words cannot express how my heart hurts for you. Such a loss. May our Heavenly Father wrap His loving arms around you & give you strength to see you through this & give you peace to be able to accept what has happened.
I will most certainly keep you & your family in my prayers.
Much love,
Mary Kay
My thoughts and prayers are with Carol and the girls, his mom and brother and sister. Mark was such a wonderful, spiritual guy. I worked with him for many years at Polk Center Dietary. Had many great funny memories of him there. He also came to my husband’s garage for car inspections. He d.j.’d my daughters graduation party years ago. He will be greatly missed. RIP Mark.
To Mark’s Family: We will miss Mark not only as a Friend but also as a Teacher. He taught alot of us in the area to be professional in all we do and threw in some great new ways to Dj. Mark and my Father were great friends for years at Polk. They now will be together with all of the rest of our Families up in heaven. I’m sure laughing, telling great stories, and jokes…Take care.
I was very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Kathy Sherretts
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God keep in his arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol,
I am so sorry for your loss, may you find peace in your heart as he is in a better place now….
Dear Sharp family,
Please accept my condolences for the recent loss of Mark. I knew him when we were younger playing in the neighborhood in the “Grove”. I only saw him a few times when we were older and he was always very pleasant.
With sympathy,
Ken Brannon