Mark J. Klingensmith

Mark J. Klingensmith Sr., 64, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away suddenly on December 17, 2022, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. Mark, the son of the late Albert J. and Margaret R. “Sally” (Deibler) Klingensmith, was born November 25, 1958, in Greensburg. After working part-time at Shuster’s Building Components in Rillton, Mark earned his journeyman electrician certification at the Westinghouse Air Brake in 1983. Soon after, he became an electrician apprentice at General Motors Pittsburgh (Fisher Body) where he worked for 25 years. After that plant closed, Mark drove daily from his family’s home in Irwin to the GM Facility in Lordstown, OH, until his retirement nine years later. From 2018 until the present Mark worked at Astley Precision. Mark was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Larimer, PA, where he served as president of the Consistory. On many Sunday early mornings Mark worshiped at St. John’s and then drove to Calvary Church in Irwin to worship again with his wife and family. During the week he enjoyed golfing with the North Irwin Golf League and bowled on the Cleveland/Price Bowling League. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Terri Ann Johnson Klingensmith, and their six children, Mark J. Jr. (Heather), Emily Ann, Sarah Elizabeth Davis (Ronnie), Hannah Christine, Rachel Nicole and Jacob Alexander Carl, grandchildren Lennon James Klingensmith and Alyssa Ann Davis and step-grandchildren Nicholas and Mackenzie Kurincak. In addition, Mark is survived by his sisters Nancy McKinnon (Ed) of Latrobe and Susan Bishop (Ron) of Richmond, VA, and his beloved mother-in-law Bonnie Johnson. Mark was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Carl “Frosty” Johnson and sister-in-law Karen Pirl. Other surviving and treasured family members are Geraldine “Gerry” (the late John) Gaebel, Susan Casper, Bob Pirl, John Johnson (Carol), Cindy Olesky (Kenny) and Carl Johnson (Annie), and several nephews and nieces. Mark was one of the kindest men known by his family and friends. He had an especially strong love for his family, dedicated himself to providing for them, and celebrated family time. Mark’s children considered him their hero. He always saw the glass as half full, not half empty, and had a pleasant word and a joke for everyone. Mark was a one-of-a-kind man of faith who loved the Lord and always put others before himself. Just as Mark gave in life, he also gave in death by being an organ donor. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main St., Irwin. Mark’s funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, at the funeral home with Rev Susan Hans and Pastor Nick Poole officiating. Burial will follow at Long Run Cemetery, North Huntingdon. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Mark to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or physical address of 444 Liberty Ave #1300, Pittsburg, PA 15222. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

Mark J. Klingensmith

November 25, 1958 - December 17, 2022