MARK KANSALA
Mark A. Kansala, 87, of Bloomingdale, Ohio peacefully passed away December 4, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side.
Mark was born March 15, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Michael & Anna Tapocik Kansala.
Mark graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School Class of 1953 before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force. He went on to work as a Motor Inspector at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation.
Mark is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Anna Lucille Leach Kansala, three daughters Karen (Walter) Gibson, Michele Shannon & Lori (Gary) Barnham and six grandchildren Tucker Shannon, Dr. Ashten (Dr. Charles) Gibson Ebersbacher, Tacie Shannon, Justin Gibson, Taylor Borham & Tyler Borham.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbara Gauker.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio 43953 on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 4 – 7 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 852 Main Street, Wintersville, Ohio at 11 a.m. with Fr. Michael Gossett officiating. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 852 Main Street, Wintersville, Ohio 43953.
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