Mark Gonzales – Port Vue
Obituaries
January 5, 2024

Mark Gonzales – Port Vue

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Mark Gonzales, 62, of Port Vue, died on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on July 23, 1961, and is the son of Yvonne Oliver Gonzales of Port Vue and the late Frederick Gonzales. He was employed as a service manager for C. Harper Automotive Group. In addition to his mother, Mark is survived by his siblings, Jeffrey (Charlene) Gonzales of Jefferson Hills; Beth (Patrick) Papp of Monessen; and many nephews and a special niece, Brooke Raible, who took very good care of him toward the end of his life. In addition to his father, Mark was preceded in death by his lifelong partner of over 25 years, Kathy Russell. They enjoyed boating, music and the outdoors. Family and friends gathered Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

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