1986
Mark
2023
Mark J. Waidell
December 4, 1986 — May 29, 2023
Mark J. Waidell, 36 years of age of Clark Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, 2023, at home.
Born Thursday, December 4, 1986 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Mark D. and Betty Ann (Bubble) Waidell with whom he resided. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends survive Mark.
A 2005 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Mark was a talented cross country and track athlete. He matriculated to the University of Pittsburgh earning his Bachelor of Arts degree. An ardent music fan, Mark worked for WMGH radio station in Lansford for a number of years hosting his own afternoon radio show. Currently Mark was employed at Leiby's Ice Cream plant in the Lewistown Valley. Mark was a devoted fan of the band Phish, attending concerts up and down the East Coast with his friends, and was a WWE wrestling aficionado. Mark spent many Sunday evenings watching wrestling pay per view with family, and friends. A devoted animal lover, Mark enjoyed the companionship of his rescue poodles, Max and Molly who became a hit on Thursday's bring your pet events at Revere Brewery.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 o'clock A.M. on Saturday June 3, 2023 from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.
Interment St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Ruth Steinert S.P.C.A.
18 Wertz Drive
Pine Grove, Pennsylvania 17963
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Thursday, December 4, 1986 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Mark D. and Betty Ann (Bubble) Waidell with whom he resided. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends survive Mark.
A 2005 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Mark was a talented cross country and track athlete. He matriculated to the University of Pittsburgh earning his Bachelor of Arts degree. An ardent music fan, Mark worked for WMGH radio station in Lansford for a number of years hosting his own afternoon radio show. Currently Mark was employed at Leiby's Ice Cream plant in the Lewistown Valley. Mark was a devoted fan of the band Phish, attending concerts up and down the East Coast with his friends, and was a WWE wrestling aficionado. Mark spent many Sunday evenings watching wrestling pay per view with family, and friends. A devoted animal lover, Mark enjoyed the companionship of his rescue poodles, Max and Molly who became a hit on Thursday's bring your pet events at Revere Brewery.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 o'clock A.M. on Saturday June 3, 2023 from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.
Interment St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Ruth Steinert S.P.C.A.
18 Wertz Drive
Pine Grove, Pennsylvania 17963
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mark J. Waidell, please visit our flower store.
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