Mark Howard Stoughton, Sr, 60, of Lancaster, died suddenly Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his residence.

Born in Washington, DC, he was the husband of Debra (Gilgore) Stoughton of Lancaster, and the son of the late Howard Gault and Valerie (Ralon) Stoughton.

Mark was an amazing husband and father with a great sense of humor who greatly loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was an active member of LCBC, Manheim.

In addition to his wife of 13 years, he is survived by 3 sons: Mark Jr and his wife Rachel of Bel Aire, MD; John of Tremont, PA, and Jeremiah and his wife Amanda of Lititz; a daughter, Hannah Stoughton of Wilmington, DE; 7 grandchildren; and 2 sisters: Charlene Shanrock and her husband Sheldon of Tunkhannock, PA and Gayle King and her husband Pastor Steven of Ivory Coast, West Africa. He was preceded in death by a sister, Darla Liesegang.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at LCBC, 2392 Mount Joy Road, Manheim, with Pastors Keith Walker, and Steven King officiating. Friends will be received from 12:30 to 2 prior to the service at the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Mark's memory may be made to American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.