Mark Anthony Lewis, age 70, of East Brady, died Sunday, October 20, 2024 at his residence.
Mark was born February 18, 1954 at Butler Memorial Hospital to Edward and Dorothy (Zacherl) Lewis.
Mark worked for many years as the night superintendent at PennAlly Coal Company in Fawn Township and after the mine closed, he opened Waterfront Boatworks, with his wife, in East Brady. He was a talented mechanic and enjoyed the challenge of repairing motors. He was also an accomplished carpenter, woodworker and stone mason. He put these skills to good use in building his home and on various remodeling projects.
In his younger days he was a very good water skier and mastered barefoot skiing. He took pride in his rifle shooting and hunting abilities! "Hawkeye" thrived on excursions to Colorado where he hunted and frequently acted as a guide.
He is survived by his former spouse, Dr. Elan Welter Lewis, his daughter, Katharyn Lewis and son, Joshua Lewis. Grandchildren Blair Wolfe, Bailey and Landen Lewis; siblings Mary Seaman, Juliana Stoughton, Suzanne Bonacum, Edward Lewis and Dr. Jean Lewis; nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Brian Mark and infant, Christopher Ryan and one brother Laverne Lewis.
Services for Mark A. Lewis will be private at the family's request. Arrangements are under the direction of Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., East Brady.
The Lewis family suggests that memorials may be made in Mark’s name to St. Eusebius Church, 301 E. 2rd Street, East Brady, PA 16028
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