Mark Herbert Wilson, 61, of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Brandywine Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Linda A. Litchert Wilson, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage.
Born in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of Margaret Wilson of Ohio and the late Herbert Wilson. An area resident most of his life, Mark was the owner and operator of the "Mark Wilson Auto Service" of Romansville for the past 26 years.
Mark loved the Lord and his Country and those who knew him will remember his generous spirit and strong faith.
He is survived, in addition to his wife and mother, by his son, CW3 Matthew G. Wilson, husband of Carolyn "Carrie", of Lancaster; and grandchildren Grant and Claire; and siblings, Robert Wilson of Florida, Leslie Lentz of Oxford, Kevin Wilson of Kinzers and Christine Costanzo of Collegeville.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 21 at 11 AM at the Pequea Presbyterian Church, 273 Cambridge Road, Gap, PA 17527 followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The viewing will be held on both Thursday evening from 6 until 8 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg and again on Friday morning at the Church from 10 AM until the time of the service.
Prior to Mark’s death, he underwent cyberknife surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his brain. He was so greatly encouraged after the procedure which totally eradicated the tumor. This procedure gave him renewed hope and courage to power through to continue his battle against cancer. To further Mark’s fight to win the battle, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made by calling Philadelphia Cyberknife at 610-446-6850 and mentioning Mark’s name or funds may be sent to the Brady Cancer Research Institute c/o Philadelphia Cyberknife , 2010 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083.
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Thank you God for my brother Mark!
My dear brother Mark has won his battle. No enemy could ever keep him from heaven's door, because Mark loves Jesus as his precious Lord and Savior! Take comfort and refuge in the wonderful grace of Jesus Christ, our God and our Savior! Thank you dear Lord for my brother, Mark.
Please know that Mark was on
Please know that Mark was on every prayer list, and he told me several times that he really felt the power of the Holy Spirit within him. What a wonderful person, friend and neighbor your brother was. He did so much for my family (we are next door neighbors). It was a privilage and an honor to know him. c
Sorry
Sorry for your loss Mark Herbert Wilson.
We will miss Mark
Mark Wilson was A great friend , and Neighbor. he was always there with a helping hand and a kind word when needed. he was a hard working , Honest , God fearing, and Generous man . I know my family and i will miss him. He fought so hard against a horrible disease and always had a possitive attitude.God be with Linda and Family through this sad time.
I want to express my sympathy
I want to express my sympathy and sadness to Mark "Willie"s family. I know Willie is in a better place with our Lord and he will be well taken care of and his pain and suffering is gone. We who know Willie will all miss him. My prayers are with you and your family Willie.
Deepest Sympathy
Dear Linda and Matt,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. There are no words we can offer that will make this any easier, but hopefully just knowing that people care will bring you some peace and comfort.
In the years that we lived across the street from each other, we couldn’t have asked for better neighbors. There was never a time when Mark did not wave or speak when he saw us or offer a helping hand when we had car trouble. This was never more prevalent as it was one day, years after you had moved away from Main Street. I (Toni) was driving from West Chester to Parkesburg early one morning, when I was forced off the road by another driver passing in a no passing zone and heading straight for a head-on collision with a car coming the opposite way. I was forced to go into a ditch to give the car room to pass. As a result, I blew a tire and was walking along Rte. 162 when I was picked up by a friend on the way to work at the State Police Barracks. I had them drop me off at Mark’s garage, where I asked him for help getting my tire changed. He immediately called a young man away from the vehicle he was working on and had him drive me back some 6 or 7 miles and change my tire. After it was fixed I stopped back at the garage to ask Mark how much I owed him. His reply was “Nothing, that’s what neighbors are for.” That’s the kind of man he was. We hadn’t been neighbors in the physical sense for years, but we were still neighbors in his heart and we are forever thankful for that. We can't ride pass the garage without remembering his act of kondness.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
May the Lord continue to bless and keep you during this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy,
Ed & Toni Dickinson
(Kim & Shema)
Dear Linda, It is with such
Dear Linda,
It is with such heavy heart that we send this condolence!! What a man.................great character, graciousness, love and heart!!!!! God has taken his "gift" back!
We have you in our thoughts, heart, and prayers!!!
God Bless,
Donna and Dave
with love
Mark was a real man who always knew who he was and he also knew the character of the people around him. Mark had high values and lived up to all of them. This wonderful friend just came to the rescue and never asked any question other than "what do you need?" An honest man who consistantly gave the best.....talents (which were outstanding)council (which was loving) and equipment (he had the best toys and knew how to use them!) There are no words to explain this extaordinary man. We are all diminished because he isn't here.
Linda and Mark had something so very special. Our prayers will continue for Linda and Mark's loved ones.
Sad News
Mark (Willie) and I grew up together on Carolyn drive in Westtown - we had some good times back then - I know where he got his mechanical skills; that 55 Chevy was constantly breaking down so he had no choice but to learn how to fix it :)
Lost contact with him when I joined the Navy in 71 - but did run into him at my Uncle's funeral a few years back - it was good to see him again - he was a good man and a good friend when we ran together.
My sincere condolences
Greg Steckel
GOOD BY WILLIE
I will always remember the times we had back in the day riding the bikes. You were always fun to be around, amd made the times go well. I wish you Gods speed, and your family my condolances for their loss.
Thank God
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the death of the man, rather we should thank God that such a man existed and we had the privilege to know him. May the lights of our heavenly father guide you home.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dear Linda and family,
We wish to express to you our heartfelt and deepest sympathy for Mark's passing. We have known you and Mark for many years through the business, but in everything he did, how he treated us as customers, his care when our daughters needed help with their cars and the friendly welcome we always received when we visited the shop have all endeared you to our family. We will miss Mark very, very much; he was a gentleman and a gentle man.
We share your sadness at Mark's loss and lift you all up in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Lenny, Diane, Elizabeth and Katharine Figorski
Linda: my words cannot
Linda:
my words cannot express my feelings enough, great guy and very good friend.
love billy henson
I just received word of
I just received word of Mark's passing from one of our transmission customers that you and Mark referred over to us a few years ago. I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear the news. Mark was one of the best mechanics and business people I know. We will all miss him.
You may remember that I lost my husband, Scott, almost 10 years ago to cancer so when I say I know how you are feeling, believe me it's the truth.
My family will be praying for you during these difficult days.
Arlene Dittbrenner
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Dear Linda and family, we are
Dear Linda and family, we are so sorry to hear of this sad news about Mark. You need to know how much we have appreciated Mark's business over the years. I would call Mark with concerns over my vehicles, like he was a family member. I would always know that Mark would give me the straight scoop. Not only would he give us an option on how to fix the problem, he would pick up or drop off the vehicle if we were unable to get to the shop!
Heaven has gained an angel, earth has lost a true example of how one is supposed to live a good christian life.
Blessings at this very difficult time.
The Poirier Family
Dear Linda (and
Dear Linda (and family),
Words can not express how sad we are to hear this news. Mark has serviced our cars for 21 years and we will never forget his kindness and consideration. When the children where little, Mark and Linda would drop the car off at our house and even a couple of months back he asked if I needed the car dropped off and all three of my children are driving now. He was more than a mechanic, he was also a friend. We will truly miss Mark!
While the earth is sadden, the angels are rejoicing. You are in our prayers during this difficult time.
The Lutza family (Joe, Lisa, T.J., Janelle, and Jaclyn)
LOVING BROTHER MARK
MARK WE LOVE YOU AND TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS, WE ALL KNOW WHAT A GREAT AND SPECIAL INDIVIDUAL YOU WERE. THE LORD HAS MADE ONE OF A KIND WHEN HE MADE YOU, WE WILL FOLLOW THOUGH AS YOU WOULD WANT US TO DO.
LOVE YA, TINA AND BEAVE.
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Deepest sympathy from the Conyers family for your loss. I'd like to share my favorite memory of Mark. It was 1972. I was 17. Mark and I were both working at Le San Francisco restaurant in Wayne. Mark had just started. The boss walked in the kitchen and asked where Mark was. I didn't know, so we both went out the back door and there was Mark, cleaning his Harley. The boss looked pissed and asked Mark what he thought he was doing. Mark calmly looked up and said "It's a State Law you have to give a 20 minute break every 4 hours. I'm taking mine now." I thought the guy's head was going to explode. He puffed up, then turned and went back in, slamming the door. Mark has been my hero ever since.
Dear Uncle Mark
Seeing you at Leslie's party reminded me of what a fighter you are - you fought with everything you had to stay with those you love. You fought against this disgusting disease and we fought along with you in our own way, but God wanted you home. It's beautiful and heart-wrenching at the same time. I have unwavering, unquestioning, concrete faith that you are now in the presence of Glory. You are with the Lord, our God, our Maker. There are no words to describe the blissful joy that fills my heart when I picture you there, cracking jokes, playing pranks, laughing, loving, and just being you.
I grieve for my Aunt Linda, at the loss of her husband and best friend. I grieve for Matt and for his family. Know that we will be faithful to pray that God will keep Matt in His special care 'till he returns safely from Afganistan. I grieve for my dad and all your siblings - it tears my heart out knowing they have lost their brother. It makes me miss my own brother with everything in my heart. I love you and will carry you in my heart forever.
Thank you for reminding me that now is the time to tell those I love how much I love them, and not to wait one momemnt longer. I miss you Mark, but I will see you again.
Dear Mrs. Wilson
I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Wilson was one of the most amazing people I've had the pleasure of knowing. You are in my prayers Mrs. Wilson. Be well, you will be okay.
Dear Linda, I am so very
Dear Linda,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know Mark but after reading the comments posted here, he was apparently a wonderful man and I'm glad you had the chance to know & love him. In the days and weeks to come, your own faith will be tested many times and if you need to talk with someone, please know you can always contact me. My prayers are with you.
With Deepest Sympathy and Much Love,
Sheli
Sorry for you loss
Linda,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the family as you deal with your loss. Mark had been my auto mechanic from the moment my family and I moved to Romansville in 2005. It pained me to see and hear of his physical ailments, but be comforted to know that he is no longer in pain. May the Lord continue to bless you and comfort you as you move on.
Sorrowfully submitted,
Warren McIntire
With Sympathy
Dear Linda and Family, We were very stunned and saddened by hearing of Mark's passing. You did not have to convey to me information concerning yourselves, but it made me feel very privileged to have known the both of you. Thank you so much for your kindness over the years. My wife and I will continue to pray for you and your family.