Mark Paul Bonczkiewicz, 55, of Scott Twp., died Aug. 21 at home.
Born in Peckville, son of Ceil Theresa (Darlak) Bonczkiewicz of Scott Twp. and the late Joseph C. Bonczkiewicz, Mark was a graduate from Lakeland High School, and was employed as a pipefitter for Trane Co.
Mark loved his family, especially his mom. He enjoyed riding his quad with his dog, Buddy, down to the lake and fish all day to hook the big one. He appreciated Mother Nature, swimming, camping under the stars, kayaking down the river and watching a great lightning show from a summer thunderstorm. In his honor, Mark would say “Hug a Tree.”
Mark’s family would like to thank Officer Edward Frefcoin of the Scott Twp. police, Lackawanna County coroner Timothy Roland and all emergency personnel who were involved.
In addition to his mother, Mark is survived by his brother, Joseph G. Bonczkiewicz and wife, Nancy, Scott Twp.; his sister, Linda Ann Bonczkiewicz and husband, John Nemeth, Dalton; nieces, Melanie Nittenger and husband, Gary, Sayre; Karen Prestyes and husband, Michael, Greenfield Twp.; and Jessica Warner and husband, Derrick, Thompkinsville; nephew, Jonathan Nemeth; and great-nephews, Andrew and Josh.
He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Joey.
A memorial service will be held on Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. at East Benton United Methodist Church, 170 Jordan Hollow Road, Dalton, located off the I-81 North Exit 201 for East Benton. At the bottom of exit ramp, turn left onto Route 438 West, bearing right at the Y toward Fleetville onto Jordan Hollow Road. Then proceed .6 miles to the church on the right hand side (570-563-273).
Cremation was private in Brian Arthur Strauch Crematory and Cremation Center.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 602 Birch St., Scranton, honored provider for Pennsylvania Cremation Society.
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lori peoples
We were “best friends” for many years and although we sometimes went for periods of time without contact we always knew that the other was available. I always knew where to find him or what he would be doing in any particular season of the year. That has changed now and there is such a void in my heart. I loved him dearly. My deepest regrets to the Bonczkiewicz family,I know your lives are forever changed, I will in memory of Mark “Hug A Tree” and always look for his unseen presence at “The Reservoir.” ” Lorelei “
Bill & Annette
Mark will be missed by all who regularly walk and fish at the reservoir. He and Buddy were always up for a chat when we met on the trails. Most people probably are unaware of the great work he did keeping the entire area clean – he should have been employed by the Water Company!
We consider him as the unofficial Ranger at the lake and will surely miss our almost daily interactions over the years.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the many people he touched while “on the job” at the lake.
Frank and Rose
No amount of words can say how deeply sorry for “our loss I believe he was a part of all of us” We have been singing on the mountain since the day I meet him. Mark Frank and I are going to miss you we loved you so much I just can’t think you won’t be at the fire playing scrabble and having a few eye openers lol. Fly high with the angels. We love and miss you