Mark D. Tanner

On September 17, 2018
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Mark D. Tanner, age 67, of State College, PA passed away peacefully on September 17, 2018.

Born October 30, 1950 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Barbara and Chuck Tanner.

Mark was the loving father of Matt (Jasmyn) Tanner of San Diego, CA, Julie (James) Lanigan of Warwick, NY and Lauren (Matt) Kocher of Pittsburgh, PA. He was “Papa” to Ethan and Asa Tanner; Calvin, Bennett and Anna Kocher; Ryan, Luke, and baby brother Lanigan due in 2019. Siblings included Brent (Tammi), Bruce (Kim) and the late Gary Tanner. He is also survived by his former wife, Karen Brandt.

Mark was a Penn State graduate and baseball alumni. He enjoyed cooking, music, sports and laughter with everyone he knew.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on October 6, 2018 at 1:00 pm at State College Presbyterian Church, 132 W. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801. Casual dress in honor of Mark!

Memorial contributions may be made in Mark’s memory to the charity of one’s choice. In lieu of flowers, please consider becoming an organ donor.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.cremationfuneralcare.com

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murray braden

Sep 20 2018

Murray Braden September 20, 2018 at 4:33 am I have such fond memories of Mark. There are such clear pictures in my mind of each word used to describe him. Cooking (his infamous chicken wings), Music (“Stay” and "We Are F-a-m-I-l-y") , and Laughter(too many to describe). Karen will remember. I was so happy to get to visit with Mark and his family at a Pirate tailgate, not too long ago. His love for his kids and grandkids made him larger than life. Mark will always have a big presence in my mind. Such great memories. I love the whole family. Beyond heartfelt sympathy, Murray Braden

Billy Blades

Mark was a friend a customer and a member of my pool team. Our team was not that good but we had more fun then Any other team in the league. I was at the table getting ready to sink the 8 ball while Mark and Tyle were taking bets on me making the shot. They said it loud enough that the other team wanted in on the bet. The entire place irrupted into laughter. He will be missed

John cocolin

Mark will be missed by everyone who knew him. His smile and laughter lit up the room instantly ?? He had a big heart and was kind to everyone. I remember him being on a golf trip with us and try to scare us so he waited in a bunker to scare us. Unfortunately he was in the middle of a red aunt hill and they were in his shorts and he came running out screaming and grabbing his crotch?? So funny?? He left behind a beautiful family and lots of great memories ??

Sally Fessler Caplan

This sad news is quite a shock! We just had our 50th Neshannock HS reunion in July and were told at that time that Mark was doing well. I have so many great memories of my friend Mark in those HS days. On our first and only date before we could drive, Mark’s father drove us to a movie, then home afterward. I will always remember him as the handsome, funny jock everyone enjoyed being around. It sounds like Mark had a lovely extended family. Please accept my sIncere condolences for your tremendous loss.

Dianne Fletcher Del Pizzo

Sep 21 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I missed our 50th reunion but I was able to share some high school memories with Mark at the previous one. We all loved him. He was sweet, kind, talented and funny. He was blessed to have such a wonderful family and his family was blessed to have such a wonderful Dad and PaPa. With deepest sympathy. " Fletch"

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