Mark A. Renninger

Mark A. Renninger, 60, of Cressona, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born July 26, 1961, in Pottsville, Mark was a son of the late Clarence Renninger and M. Helen Moyer, who recently passed away April 6, 2021.

In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by a loving sister, Connie Neidlinger; a brother, Shawn Renninger; his maternal grandparents, who helped raise him, Margaret "Chick" (Fayash) and Paul "Polar" E. Achenbach.

Mark was also preceded in death by many loving dogs whom he opened his heart and his home to over his lifetime. They were Snoopy, Fluff, Tiff, McGruff, Midnight and Millie, as well as his honorary dogs who visited "doggie day care" Stormie and Gypsy.

Mark started working at a young age, with his first job of cleaning Dodge City, which was then owned by his late stepfather, Joseph Dabashinsky, and his mother, Helen. In his adult life, he worked as a knitter for many years. Mark's last job was bartending at Umpy's Corner in Schuylkill Haven until his health would not allow him to work any longer.

Over his lifetime, Mark enjoyed fishing, camping, cookouts, riding his dune buggy, NASCAR, music and spending time with friends and family.

Mark is survived by two brothers, Wayne P. Renninger, husband of Joy, Orwigsburg, and Joseph R. Dabashinsky and his fiancée, Christine Zaprazny, New Ringgold; a sister, Sherrie Blackiston, Schuylkill Haven; his previous wife, Michele Frank; many nieces and nephews.

Mark leaves behind three heartbroken dogs who were currently sharing his heart and home, CoCo, Meg and Aries, and many friends who loved him and were a second family including his best friend for the last 20 years, Jessica (Fegley) Krammes, wife of Daniel.

Mark was the kindest man with the biggest heart and left an impact on those who were in his life. He will be deeply missed, never forgotten and forever loved by all who he is leaving behind.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20, at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, with the Rev. Jim Fidler officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be private.