Mark Allen Early, 70, of Mount Joy, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. Born in Pensacola, FL, he was the son of the late George and Marilyn (Heffelfinger) Early. Mark was the loving husband of Pamela (McMillen) Early, with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Mark worked as a Quality Control Inspector for G G Schmitt & Sons, Inc. where he inspected hardware used on yachts, boats, trains, and subway cars.

A great outdoorsman, Mark enjoyed both deep sea and freshwater fishing, duck and goose hunting, bird watching, and gardening. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, where he served as the Marsh Coordinator for Pennsylvania. Mark also enjoyed woodcarving and was a gourmet cook.

In addition to his wife, Pamela, he is survived by his daughter, Alexis Early, of Washington DC; brothers: Marty Early, of Loysville and John Early, husband of Kathy, of Lebanon; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Mark will be held on Saturday, November 16, at 2:30 PM, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. The family will receive guests from 1:00-2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PA Disabled Hunters Program, PO Box 481, Emmaus, PA 18049 or to Fishing for a Cause, Attn: George Bowers, 310 Bunker Dr., Hanover Township, PA 18706.