Mark Erkman 1932-2023

Mark was born June 2, 1932, son of Milos and Julia Erkman of Youngstown. Mark attended Wilson High School.

Mark ran the family business, Worker’s Tavern, with his two brothers until he retired in 1998. He was a member and held many office positions at Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church. He enjoyed volunteering for bingo weekly at the church.

He also had a love for sports. His favorite teams were the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Guardians (Indians). He played on a bowling team and basketball team when he was younger.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane of 54 years; his brothers, Sam, Steve, Pete and Nick; and his sister, Mildred.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Mark Erkman (Grace) of Spring, Texas and Tami Erkman-Bernardini (Dante) of Charleston, South Carolina; and his grandchildren, Nicolette Erkman of Dallas, Texas and Kristin Erkman of Austin, Texas.

Friends may call 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 420 N. Raccoon Road, Youngstown, with a service starting at 11:30 a.m.

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Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home Inc. 3100 Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44511, 330-792-2357.

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