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October 5, 2010

Seymour Mark, of Wilkes-Barre, died October 5, 2010, in Manor Care Nursing Facility, Kingston, surrounded by his family.

Born in Exeter, he was a son of the late Morris and Ethel Sicherman Mark and was a graduate of Exeter High School, where he was Salutatorian of his class. He graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and served in the U.S.Army as a Corporal in France and Germany during World War II. He was the recipient of the American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was employed as an Electrical Engineer in the Philadelphia Navy Yard, and later he returned home to Exeter to work in the family business, Mark’s Supermarket. He was a lifelong active member of the former Anshe Ahavas Achim Synagogue, Exeter, and a member of Congregation Ohav Zedek, where he served as Gabbai for many years. He was a member of the Jewish Community Center and its Men’s Club, where he served as secretary. He was also a member of the Jewish War Veterans, and other civic and religious organization.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Sidney Mark.

He is survived by sister Ruth Stein, Kingston; brother Irving Mark, Scranton; and nieces and nephews, Shirley Stein Shchory, Philadelphia, Rabbi Joel Stein, Monsey, NY, Karen Mark, Philadelphia; Michael Mark, Hartford, CT, Larry Mark, New York, and Lisa Mark, Atlanta, GA.

Funeral services were held Oct. 7 at Ohav Zedek Synagogue, Wilkes-Barre, with Rabbi Rafael Nemetsky officiating. Interment Anshe Ahavas Achim Cemetery, West Pittston. Shiva will be observed at 121 N. Dawes Ave., Kingston, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Ohav Zedek, 242 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, Wilkes-Barre. Online condolences can be made at www.rosenbergfuneralchapel.com.