Mark Owen States

Mark Owen States, 74, of Luthersburg, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He was born on December 7, 1945 to the late Clair and Margaret (Grube) States in Buffalo, NY. Mark grew up in Reynoldsville and graduated from Reynoldsville High School with the class of 1964. He went on to attend air conditioning refrigeration school in Omaha, NE. Mark proudly served his country with the US Air Force. He had a long career history including places like Stormer’s Market in Reynoldsville, PA, B&O Railroad in Omaha, NE, Lieb’s Appliance in Indiana, PA, and Montgomery Ward in DuBois, PA. He retired as owner of his own business, Household Appliance and Repair, which he owned and operated for the last forty years in Luthersburg, PA. Mark enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved his dog, Chance, and doing crossword puzzles and playing cards. He also enjoyed working on his apartment building, previously known as the Golden Yoke building, as well as tinkering in his shop. Mark is survived by four children; Richard (Kim) States of DuBois, PA; Donna “Shelly” (Jason) Hansel of Ramey, PA; Melissa Kovacik of DuBois, PA; Victoria (Jeff Miller) States of DuBois, PA; two siblings; Karen Yandrick; Gregory (Gerri) States; eight grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. All services will be held privately by the family. Interment will take place at Beulah Land Cemetery, Reynoldsville, Jefferson Co., PA. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Pennsylvania SPCA by visiting www.pspca.org. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.mckinneydargy.com

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