Born on November 29, 1972, Bristol, PA, Mark was raised in the Red Cedar Hill section of Levittown He attended Saint Michael the Archangel School and was a 1990 graduate of Bishop Egan. Mark’s passion was nursing, and he received his Registered Nursing Degree from St. Francis Nursing School in 2004. He was the president of his graduating class and served as a mentor for many other nurses. Mark often received commendations for the sympathetic care he provided to his patients and his nursing skills.
Mark enjoyed his sneakers and clothes, especially Vans and Hey Dudes. He was always getting a new pair of shoes! He enjoyed tattoos and the various meanings behind them. Mark was known for being tough on his vehicles over the years, even up to the end of his life! Mark also enjoyed Marlboro Black Red100s, ice hockey, Big Macs, Diet Lemon Iced Tea, and the Incredible Hulk. Although, his sister will forever have a fear of the Incredible Hulk due to the teasing Mark gave her when they were younger.
Finally, Mark was always there to lend a hand or a listening ear when you needed them the most. However, you may not always agreed with the advice he gave, it was always given with the best of intentions and brutal honesty.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Joanne Condello, grandparents Anna and Michael Tomko, and Helen and Edward Marquart. In 2021, his father Daniel Ancharski passed away.
Mark is survived by his loving and supportive mother, Mary Ann Ancharski (Tomko). Beloved and protective brother of his younger sister Denise (Andy). Mark was the loving, funcle (fun- uncle) and godfather of Denise’s son Austin. Mark was blessed to be the loving father of four amazing children with Lauren (Monteforte): “DH” Derek (Alyssa), “Tonka Tough” Teresa (Christopher), “Ally Bear” Alexandra (Robert), and “Mr. Nickels” Dominick (Nicole). Mark also had a lifelong friendship with Karen Zaleski and her sons Brendan and Jeremy. Mark was the brother-in-law to Deana Leahy and Matthew Monteforte. Mark was the loving uncle of Isabella, Giovanna, and uncle and godfather to Sophia. Finally, the light of Mark’s world and what gave him the reason to fight hard each day, was his granddaughter “Silly Lilly” Lillian. She had her Pop-Pop’s heart and we are all blessed for the beautiful memories Mark had with her.
Mark is also survived by his loving godfather and uncle Eugene Ancharski and godmother Patricia Mourey. He will also be missed by many friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday November 22, 2024 from 9:00 until 9:50 am at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 66 Levittown Parkway, Levittown, PA. Words of Remembrance will be given prior to funeral Mass at 10:00 am. All other services will be private.
Memorial contributions to any charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
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