On Saturday June 23, 2018 we lost the greatest father, son and friend that we were all blessed to have in our lives. It is with great sadness that Mark Christopher Gehron, age 43, passed away. Born and raised in Lancaster, Mark was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and went on to attend the Police Academy at Harrisburg Area Community College. Before he was a police officer, Mark was geared toward helping others. As he pursued his education, he was a volunteer firefighter for Lancaster Township Squad 66. After graduating Mark served the community as a Lancaster City Police Officer for 19 years. During his service he received many awards and commendations; including two commendations for life saving, six unit citation commendations, and six commendations for outstanding enforcement. When Mark was not working, he was an avid outdoorsman with a great appreciation of nature that he received from his mother. He enjoyed hiking, backpacking, and camping along the many rail trails of Lancaster County and beyond. Mark also enjoyed hunting, shooting, and collecting guns from all eras. He was a member of the NRA and was able to share his expertise with others as a firearms instructor for the Lancaster City Police. His passion for firearms extended into his interest in history and he was an active member of the North South Skirmish Association. More than anything, Mark loved being a father. His sons, Chris and Carter, were his life. He enjoyed every moment that he spent with his boys and was proud to watch them grow. Mark taught them how to bike and skateboard and took them to see his favorite bands in concert. Mark was a truly honest and good hearted man with a quick wit that could not be beat and his sons are the best parts of him. His passing leaves a huge emptiness in the hearts and lives of all who knew and loved him. It is certain he and his jokes and kidding ways will never be forgotten. Mark Gehron was the son of Carol (Paul) Gehron, of Lancaster, and Vernon Gehron, of Middletown. He is survived by his two sons, Christopher and Carter Gehron, of Lancaster. Also surviving are his sister, Heather Gehron-Rice, wife of Doug, of Lancaster, his Grandmother Ruth Paul and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial with The Rev. Michael Messner as Celebrant will be held Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 11:30AM at Sacred Heart Church located at 558 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603. Prior to the Service, guests will be received at the church from 9:00AM to 11:30AM. A luncheon will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, his loved ones ask you to make a donation to the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation at 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730 or at donate.crazyhorsememorial.org . Mark loved Crazy Horse and will be honored by having a portion of his cremated remains scattered at the top of the monument. Memorial donations can also be given to the Lancaster County Conservancy at 117 S West End Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603.