I just found out today that Mark had passed away, and I am so sad.  We knew him as Benny at SUNY Brockport  in the mid  1970’s. He was a great friend with a big heart and a great sense of humor. I will always remember him. May he Rest In Peace. John O’Leary, Short Hills, NJ. 

So Bear... just like you to go crashing thru the line before any of us have the chance to clear the way for you... you are missed my friend.  Sympathies to all friends and family

Always a highlight of my visits back home, running into a Mark sorry for your loss .


we didn't know-peggy and I are so sorry.didnt know he was ill or anything.i have fond memories of bear as we became friends on vacation.i knew the first time I met him that he was a person I wanted to be around.he was just plain fun and had a great sense of humor!




I met Mark behind Southside school playing Little Loop football for the EA Chargers and I was lined up across from him. The ball was snapped and he hit me so hard that I landed up flat on my back wondering what just happened. Mark helped me up and with that big smile on his face he said Gotcha! Mark was a true teammate whether I played with him or against him. Mark was a joy to be around. He was always smiling and joking around. I always enjoyed spending time with him and having a few sodas at the Lanes. He always made me and everyone around him laugh. Mark was a true friend and a wonderful man. I will miss you Bear!!

A lot of memories with Bear, and Lou...he was the best coach the BarBill softball team and I ever had!  Always had a grin for all, even if you ran into him in the Grocery store...Love and prayers to you and yours Lou...he will be missed, SO much!  

So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family, especially  to my friends Bruce and LouAnn. -Bill and Jill Siepierski

My deepest sympathy Sandy and family. I remember Mark as a big presence on the football field , he was looked up to by us underclassmen. My mother remembers him very fondly. May the Lord spread his peace on your family

Lou Ann & Family - So sorry to hear of the loss of such a great guy.   Many good memories of the happy, smiling Bear.   Tom & Lisa Potter

As  the team bat boy and later as a player for both the East Aurora CEBA and Town Team baseball I spent many weekends during my summers and even some week nights on the diamond with Bear.On those teams you had a lot of older and younger friends through the years and a lot of good memories. Well Mark you will be seeing some old team mates up there, Coach Kron, (My Dad)  and probably putting on the cleats and grabbing the wood! RIP My friend and team mate.


Growing up in Early at a time when everybody knew everybody had alot of fun times with Mark.  Was at the lanes one night mark was celebrating his birthday which was also my birthday pretty sure that is all either of us remember that night.  One of nicest person I've met in my life.  RIP Bear!!

East Aurora is a special place for me to come back to. It was always a treat to run in Mark. Always smiling and joking. We were somewhere once and ancestry came up. He was concerned that he wasn't sure what he was. I asked what his parents were. He said Italian and Indian. I told him, " I think that makes you a Whoppaho."  We laughed about that joke every time I saw him including last year, which will be my memory of him. Sorry for your loss  Lou.  East Aurora will not be as special without Mark. 

Lou  Ann,  
I’m so very sorry.   Mark was always smiling whenever I saw him.  And always friendly and kind.  He was a good guy.  Prayers to you and the family.
Vicki George Anthon 

My deepest sympathys go out to you and your family. I worked with Mark for 19years at Gowanda and his smile and good nature were always a cherished sight. I am a better man for having  been able to call you my friend.

I will always remember that Bear smile, looking like he just stole the canary out of the cage (and probably ate it)! That smile will always be there for me. My wife and I will miss him. Please accept our condolences.
Warren & Wendy Lippert

I will always remember Bear as a kind sweet man. He always seemed to have a smile on his face when ever I saw him. His smile could brighten a room! So very very sorry Lou. Much love and prayers sent to you  this sad day! May he be at peace with his guardian angels  surrounding him!

Lou Ann, My deepest and most heartfelt condolences, 
 David A. Schenne Colden NY

OBITUARY

Mark "Bear" Morrell

January 18, 1954 – July 22, 2018

Wood Funeral Home

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