Obituary of Mark Turner

Mark Turner, age 42, of Paupack died Tuesday, February 23, at Mercy Hospice, Scranton, following a courageous 2-month battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kristi, whom he married on May 4, 1991. Born December 6, 1967, in Union City, PA, he was the son of Charles K. Turner of Meadville, PA, and Margaret Shearer Francis of Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was a graduate of Cranberry High School. He obtained his undergraduate and M.B.A. from Clarion University. In addition, he obtained his teaching credential from East Stroudsburg and was currently completing his Principal Certificate at Wilkes University. Mr. Turner taught pre-algebra at Dingman-Delaware Middle School in Dingmans Ferry, where he was loved and adored by his students and colleagues and fondly known as "Superman." He was Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Paupack United Methodist Church, a member of Paupack Parks and Recreation, and coached Babe Ruth Baseball and Dingman Delaware Wrestling. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, but especially enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a son and daughter, Max (10) and Mackenzie (8); one sister, Roxann Brain of Kennerdell, PA; two brothers, Chuck Turner of Chino Valley, AZ, and Mike Turner of Peoria, AZ; two uncles, Jim Turner of Phoenix, AZ, and Charles Shearer of Cambridge Springs, PA; his mother- and father-in-law, Judie and Walt Flinchbaugh of Seneca, PA; a brother-in-law, Mike Flinchbaugh of St. Johns, FL; an uncle, Edward Mazeika of Simi Valley, CA, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Sunday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 5 PM at Paupack United Methodist Church, Rt. 507, Paupack, PA. The funeral will be Monday, Mar. 1, at 11:00 AM at Paupack United Methodist Church, with Rev. Susan M. Heafield, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Paupack. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mark Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Wayne Bank, 717 Main St., Honesdale, PA 18431.