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Mark V. Davis, 59

October 08, 2019

Mark V. Davis, 59, of East Petersburg, passed away at Hospice & Community Care on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of Bernese D. (Davis), wife of Francis Lyons, and the late Vernon B. Davis.

Of the Catholic Faith, Mark was a member of the Lancaster Catholic High School Class of 1978. After High School, Mark served 3 years in the US Army with the 503rd AG CO in Frankfurt, Germany. Upon return to Lancaster, Mark made a career in the food and beverage industry and was a friendly face behind the bar at many establishments around the County. For the last 20 years Mark was a well-loved bartender, member and friend at Lancaster Elks Lodge #134.

Mark lived his life as a kind, generous and devoted father, partner, son, brother and uncle. Always up for a family camping trip or a quiet day tubing on the Pequea creek, he was also a passionate fan of the New York Mets, Oakland Raiders and NASCAR.

In addition to his mother Bernese and her husband Francis Lyons of Lititz, Mark is survived by his daughter Charlene Wade-Davis of Pequea, his life-partner Lisa D. Brown, his sisters, Ann C. Davis of New Providence and Clare D. Archer wife of John Archer of Washington, D.C., his nephews John (Jack) and William Archer of Washington, D.C., Lisa’s children Troy L. Brown and Zandra D. Cox of East Petersburg, and his extended family Kathy Holton of Robesonia, Maureen Martin of Lancaster, Nancy Koval of East Hampton, NJ, Patricia Burkart of Holtwood, Francis Lyons Jr. of Willow Street and Judy Young of Houston, TX. Mark was preceded in death by his father Vernon B. Davis and his brother Christopher Davis.

Mark’s family will receive family and friends 9-10:30 AM, followed by a Sharing Time and Military Honors at 10:30 AM, on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, Pa. 17543. Private interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4215, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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October 25, 2019

Bernese and all lthe family of Mark Davis, I extend to all of  you,  my sincere
sympathy in the loss of a Son, brother, uncle and life long partner Lisa.
 My heart goes out to my dear friend, Bernie, mother of Mark, due to walked in her shoes and feel the grief and pain of losing a child. May Mark Rest In Peace. Rita Boyer, Lancaster,PA

October 22, 2019

My father and Mark’s father worked together, and I grew up going to the Davis’s home and remember good times with Mark, Ann and Clare.  I remember them taking family vacations to Indy and following racing we all had a favorite driver. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. Linda Roper Lilley
 

October 21, 2019

Mark and I were “Best Friends” in grade school at St. Anne’s Catholic grade school.  We lived a stones throw apart in the old neighborhood and always hung out in the summers, building tree forts, staying out late and driving our parents crazy.  Mark & I shared a “Pick Up Point” for our newspaper routes when we were in the 6th & 7th grade.  I have such fond memories of our childhood and have wonderful stories I could tell, but, for another time.  I’m saddened by the news of his passing, and pray for his daughter, Anne, and the entire family.  Love you Mark.
 
Bob Blefko

October 21, 2019

Love you Mark!
Jesse Schulz

October 21, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers go out Mark’s family & friends. We always enjoyed Mark’s company and his fun personality.  He’ll be missed.
Danny, Tina & Maureen Archer

October 20, 2019

Thinking of everyone that knew and loved Mark with deepest sympathy.
Beth and Gary

October 20, 2019

Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time 
Rosemary

October 19, 2019

Our sympathy to your family and my niece Lisa and her family. I got to meet Mark a few times. He was a wonderful father to my great nieces and nephew. You will always have fond memories of Mark. Love to Lisa from Uncle Donnie and Aunt Kathy Duke. 

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Saturday, October 26, 2019
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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