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WARREN -- Glenn E. Mark Sr., 97, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 8, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Glenn was born March 31, 1928, in Canton, a son of Walter and Minnie Mark.
He was a 1946 graduate of Canton South High School and joined the National Guard following graduation. In 1950, he was called from inactive duty by the United States Army, where he served in the 8579th Advancement Unit. Earning the rank of corporal, Glenn was awarded the Korean Service Medal with Two Campaign Stars and an honorable discharge for his service.
Upon returning home, Glenn married the love of his life, his bride, Betty Hone, in 1952. They moved to Warren in 1955, where they raised five children.
Glenn was a familiar face in the local automotive community, earning the respect of his colleagues and customers alike. Known for his quiet demeanor and genuine care for people, Glenn had a gift for making everyone feel like family -- whether they were buying their first car or their fifth. In 1990, after 30 years of hard work and long hours, Glenn retired from Lou Wollham Chevrolet.
Outside of work, Glenn was a 50-year member of Old Erie Number 3 Masonic Lodge. He was also a dedicated member of First United Church of Christ, where he served as president of consistory and was a deacon emeritus.
There was no doubt that Glenn's pride and joy was his family. He loved and cherished time spent with those he loved, especially his grandchildren. Glenn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Glenn will always be remembered by his children, Lori (Lloyd) Sprockett of Meridian, Mississippi, Kay (Mark) Leiby, with whom he made his home, Skip (Donna) Mark, Carol (John) Neff and Rob (Monique) Mark, all of Warren; 10 grandchildren, Andrew Sprockett, Caroline (Brad) Shuler, Gretchen Leiby, Emily (Lee) Hartman, Chris (Lauren) Leiby, Jenna (Ken) Bryant, Tricia (Sean) Unger, Hannah (Ben) Vincent, Adam Mark (fiancée, Kayla Medzie) and Nicholas Mark; eight great-grandchildren, Josephine, J.B., Henrietta, Sullivan, Everly, Edison, Summit and Remi, and one great-granddaughter on the way. He is also survived by a sister, Carrie Barlow of Canton.
Besides his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his bride of 69 years, Betty Hone Mark, who passed away in 2021, and six siblings.
Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Glenn 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Glenn will be laid to rest, following the funeral, in Sager Memorial Cemetery, Bristolville.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Glenn's firstborn grandson, Andy, please send donations payable to Hilliard Special Olympics (a local division of Special Olympics Ohio), c/o Lori Sprockett, 1215 40th Court, Meridian, MS 39305.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Glenn's family.
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